Two map posters are provided. Younger children can use a neighborhood map to locate information and trace paths, while older children can use a wilderness map to read scales. The emphasis is on problem solving with both maps. (MNS)

Describes four activities to obtain information from maps, use scales and legends, and interpret information on charts. Provides the objectives, directions, extensions, answers, and worksheets for each of the activities. (YP)

Presents four activities for locating objects in space and on various maps. Included are objectives, directions, extensions, answers, and a worksheet for each activity. (YP)

Presented are four activities (each accompanied by ready-to-duplicate worksheets) dealing with: colors and shapes (grades K-2); using a coordinate grid in map reading (grades 3-4); order pairs of whole numbers (grades 5-6); and locating ordered pairs of rational numbers in the coordinate plane (grades 7-8). (JN)

Presented is a detailed review of eight computer software packages. Strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations for each game are listed. Mathematical and thinking skills, problem solving, drill and practice, procedural activities, decision making, understanding money, and basic skills are emphasized. (KR)

Describes 4 activities for levels K-2, 3-5, 4-6, and 6-8 and a family activity that asks students to describe their community; use coordinates to represent the 4 voyages of Columbus; write a story based on a line graph of Lewis and Clark's expedition; determine serving sizes for astronauts in space; and investigate different modes of…