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Ryan Medeiros |
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Map Skills Lesson Plan WG.1 The student will use maps, globes, photographs, and pictures in order to a. obtain geographical information and apply the concepts of location, scale, and orientation b. develop and refine his or her mental maps of world regions c. create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps Content Objectives: 1. Recognize the parts of a map Behavioral Objectives: 1. Identify the parts of a map 2. Distinguish between political, physical, and thematic maps Deliver Instruction: 1. There are 3 main types of maps a. Political – These show man-made features like cities, capitals, borders, etc. (Transparency MT 17) b. Physical – These show landforms and bodies of water, though they often have country names and borders as well. (Transparency MT 16) c. Thematic – These maps have a theme and illustrate an idea. (Transparency MT 19) 2. What are the main parts of a map? (Transparency MT 17) a. Title – Tells the subject of a map b. Legend – Also called a “map key.” These explain what the symbols and colors on a map mean c. Symbol – They represent objects or features that are found on Earth. d. Compass Rose – This shows the cardinal directions in regards to the map. They are on a map so the reader can know how one place on a map relates to another. Many times a full Compass Rose is not on a map, but a north arrow is usually on maps without a Compass Rose. e. Scale - Compares a distance on a map to a distance in the real world. A map scale helps you find the real distance between places on a map. f. Locator – Not all maps have these. The locator is a small map or picture of a globe which shows where the area shown on the main map is located in a state, in a country, on a continent, or in the world. g. Inset map – Not all maps have these either. They show small areas of the main map slightly larger, and are found in a special area inside the main map. h. Lines of latitude – Imaginary lines that show distances north and south of the equator. These are the horizontal lines and are known as parallels. i. Lines of longitude – Imaginary lines that show distances east and west of the Prime Meridian. These are the vertical lines and are known as meridians. Class work/assessment: Students will get a question packet that is to be answered using The Complete School Atlas Plan for extra time: If the students finish their question packet before class is finished, they will continue watching the video on the wonders of the world that was started yesterday. |
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Last modified: 01/21/06 |