Pencil Crayons

Teachers may want to bring pencil crayons that students can use when making their choropleth maps. One pencil crayon per student should be enough because students can create different shades by varying pressure.

Author(s)

Natalie Gibb

SALTISE Fellow, Heritage College, Gatineau

At a Glance

Discipline

• Environmental science
• Geography

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