Social Studies Essential Question: How did geography influence the development of the Eastern Hemisphere?

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Focus Question: How do maps enhance our understanding of geography?

The Different Types of Maps Political maps Physical maps Elevation maps Historical maps Distribution maps Road Maps Climate Maps Topographic Maps Economic Maps

Political Maps This map shows capital cities, states, countries, and other political information.

Physical Maps This kind of map shows Earth’s natural features like landforms and bodies of water.

Elevation Maps This kind of map uses color to show the height of land above sea level.

Historical Map This kind of map shows information about the past and where past events took place.

Distribution Map This kind of map shows how people, languages, religion or other information is spread out through an area.

Relief Map This kind of map uses shading to show hilly areas and changes in elevation.

Activity: In your groups, discuss what kinds of maps you would need for the following purposes: 1. Building a new neighborhood 2. Planning a vacation 3. Going hiking 4. Looking for world capitals 5. Learning about the War of Independence

What I learned . . . Write your response in your notebook.