ELEMENTS OF MAPS Learning Goal: I can use the specific tools found on a map (direction, scale, legend), as well as identify specific maps and interpret information.

INTERMEDIATE DIRECTIONS COMPASS ROSE AND DIRECTIONS When reading a map it’s always important to know your directions. The Compass Rose is the tool to help you do that. Map directions are broken down into 2 main types; Cardinal Directions and Intermediate Directions CARDINAL DIRECTIONS NORTH (N) SOUTH (S) EAST (E) WEST (W) INTERMEDIATE DIRECTIONS NORTHWEST (NW) NORTHEAST (NE) SOUTHWEST (SW) SOUTHEAST (SE) NW NE W E SW SE S Label the directions on your Compass Rose on your notes. TURN TO PAGE 8 IN YOUR ATLAS: What direction would you be going if you traveled from Rio de Janiero, Brazil to Los Angeles, USA? NORTHWEST (NW)

Map Legends Below are two Thematic Maps and their legends. Legends are sometimes called a ‘key.’ If you recall from yesterday, Thematic maps give you one specific piece of information. The information they give you can be unlocked by reading the legend, because its purpose is to unlock the information shown on the map. The title of the map tells you what type of thematic map it is. WORLD RELIGIONS MAP What type of map do you think this is? What type of map do you think this is?

LET’S PRACTICE WITH MAP LEGENDS Turn to page 76 in your atlas. Use the map legend to answer the following questions: What type of map is this? ENVIRONMENTS THEMATIC MAP Which environment best describes the majority of the northern regions of Africa? DESERT Which 3 environments are seen mostly on this map? DESERT, FOREST, GRASSLAND WHAT DOES THIS MAP TELL YOU ABOUT THE ENVIROMENTS ON AFRICA?

SPECIFIC TYPES OF MAPS: Besides Thematic Maps, two other common types of maps you will see are Physical Maps and Political Maps. In your own words, describe what each type of map shows. Use the maps in your atlas from pages 8-11 to help you form your answer. PHYSICAL MAP POLITICAL MAP

Practicing Identifying Different Types of Maps Now practice with your partner. This will be like a scavenger hunt. Turn your notes over and number from 1 to 10. Now, using the maps from your atlas on pages 8 to 29, write down the page number where you can find these specific maps. United States Physical Map United States Political Map Alaska and Hawaii Physical Map Growth of the United States Thematic Map Indian Reservations of the Continental United States Thematic Map Climate Thematic Map Economies Thematic Map Population Thematic Map Environments Thematic Map Transportation Thematic Map

SCALE Obviously, maps are much, much smaller than the real world land areas. Maps use a tool called a scale to help us determine approximate distance between two places. Scales will be different depending on the specific map being looked at. To determine the distance between places on a map, refer to the scale bar. Maps will include these to show distances in both miles and kilometers. HOW TO USE A SCALE BAR To get the most accurate results it is advised that you use a ruler. TURN TO PAGE 8-9 IN YOUR ATLAS. The scale bar shows the distance for 2000 miles as well as 3000 kilometers. Using your ruler, determine the approximate number of inches for a distance of 2000 miles. 1 inch is approximately = 2000 miles Now, using your ruler, determine the approximate number of centimeters for a distance of 2000 miles with your partner. Use your ruler to determine the approximate number of miles from Los Angeles to Jamaica. The actual distance from Los Angeles to Jamaica is 2,745 miles. How close were you? Scale Bar

LET’S PRACTICE WITH SCALE Turn to page 32-33 in your atlas. Using your ruler and the map scale, your goal is to determine the distance between specific cities within 20 miles of the actual distance. Start by using your ruler to determine which measurement will be easiest to use. According to this scale the following measurements occur: 1 5/8 inch = 300 miles 4 cm = 300 miles 40 mm = 300 miles Which would be the easier to use in this circumstance? PHOENIX TO KANSAS CITY SAN ANTONIO TO SALT LAKE CITY MIAMI TO ATLANTA INDIANAPOLIS TO NEW ORLEANS ABOUT 1045 MILES ABOUT 1308 MILES ABOUT 663 MILES ABOUT 820 MILES