OBJECTIVE ENTRY TASK SWBAT APPLY THE 6 PARTS OF A MAP BY TAKING A TEST! PLEASE GET SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH TO PREPARE FOR OUR TEST! No bins TODAY!! GOOD.

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OBJECTIVE ENTRY TASK SWBAT APPLY THE 6 PARTS OF A MAP BY TAKING A TEST! PLEASE GET SOMETHING TO WRITE WITH TO PREPARE FOR OUR TEST! No bins TODAY!! GOOD MORNING

Map Essentials: Parts of a Map

1. Title ► Simply and clearly states the map’s purpose.

Physical Map of the World

Political Map of the U.S.

Wild Waves and Enchanted Village

Think About It. ► What would you title this map?

2. Compass Gives the reader the direction of the map -A compass rose shows the cardinal directions: North, East, South, West -Some will also show the intermediate directions: Northeast Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

Think About It. ► Let’s think of a way to remember the four cardinal directions ► We will remember them in order, beginning with North and continue clockwise. NEVER EAT SOGGY WHEATIES

3. Map Key/Symbols ► Symbols stand for objects on a map. ► A map key tells the reader what each symbol represents Mountains River Forest Road Capital City

Map Key/Symbols, continued - The symbols fit into the Map Key, or legend.

Think About It. ► What type of symbols do you think would be helpful on a map of a zoo?

4. Scale ► Helps make the map accurate by showing how actual size compares to the drawn size ► Scales are used on maps to measure distance.

Think About It. ► Why do mapmakers draw things smaller than they really are? ► How does a scale help us to read and understand a map?

5. Grid ► Helps identify the location of a point or place on a map. - Interactive map site:

Think About It. ► Name two reasons why grids are useful

6. Border ► Defines the edge of the map

Think About It. ► Why do mapmakers use borders?