Digital Maps and Navigation
Geography · JC 2 · Geographical Investigations and Skills · Semester 2

Digital Maps and Navigation

Exploring how digital maps and GPS are used for navigation and understanding places.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE: Geographical Skills - Middle School

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Exploring how digital maps and GPS are used for navigation and understanding places.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how digital maps (e.g., Google Maps) help us find places and navigate.
  2. Discuss the uses of GPS in daily life.
  3. Identify the advantages of digital maps over traditional paper maps.

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