We encourage teachers to use this map in creative ways to help students understand the world in which they live. Some activities created by teachers in the Washoe County School District are posted on this Web site.

Trace the Watershed– Activity for Elementary School Students, by Elisabeth M. Price, Lois Allen Elementary School

Locations of Towns – Activity for High School Students, by Collette Craig, Reed High School

These activities address many of the education standards for Nevada and the Nation. Specific
National Science Education Standards,
Nevada Science Education Standards, and
National Geography Education Standards
that can be covered with activities using this map are listed on separate Web pages.

References for these activities are listed on a separate Web page. They include links to a number of relevant Web sites and useful books.

Teachers who would like to share their experiences with using this map in the classroom, suggest modifications to the activities posted on this Web site, add Internet or print references, or design new activities (to be reviewed, edited, and posted on this Web site) are encouraged to contact us at info@nbmg.unr.edu . Thank you.