What they use to help them analyze spatial relationships.

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What they use to help them analyze spatial relationships. Geographer’s Tools What they use to help them analyze spatial relationships.

**Thinking Like a Geographer** Table of Contents Date Title Lesson # **Thinking Like a Geographer** 8/26 Spatial Analysis 1 8/27 5 Themes of Geography 2 8/28 The 5 A’s 3 8/31 Geographer’s Tools 4 1. Draw a line underneath wherever you left off yesterday. 2. Write the title “Geographer’s Tools”

Tools – 1. Globes vs. 2. Maps Globe Characteristics Spherical 3-dimensional Accurate Global perspective Map Characteristics

ROBINSON PROJECTION – the earth “unfolded” READ ONLY

AZIMUTHAL PROJECTION – a picture of the globe READ ONLY

AZIMUTHAL – a picture of the globe READ ONLY

Map Flaws - Which is bigger Greenland or South America? 1. Distortion  a loss of accuracy South America WRITE WHAT IS IN THE BOX

Tools – 1. Globes vs. 2. Maps Globe Characteristics Spherical 3-dimensional Accurate Global perspective Map Characteristics Flat 2-dimensional Not accurate Distorts size, shape, distance

Tools – 3. Demographics Employment Income Age Education level Demographics – data collected about the characteristics of a population Which of the 5 A’s would this fit under? Acquire Employment Income Age Education level Ethnicity

READ ONLY

Now lets collect some demographics A. Middle School Dean = 3 Campbell = 14 Truitt = 12 Other = 1 B. Family Position - Youngest = 15 - Middle child = 3 - Old cool kids = 8 C. Age - 13 = 0 - 14 = 20 - 15 = 6 - 16 = - 17 = D. Gender - Boys 11 - Girls 15

Tools – 4. Charts and 5. Graphs Which of the 5 A’s does creating charts and graphs fit? Arrange

READ ONLY

Same data in a chart… READ ONLY

Task Use the data we collected to create 1 bar graph using the demographics we collected about the class Include labels on each axis Include a key and title Create 1 pie graph using the demographics we collected about the class Calculate the correct percentages and try to create accurate pie graphs Label the percentages

Baltimore Crime Map As you look at the map. Figure out the following: After this information is presented to you as mayor what is one thing you would do? Who else would make decisions based on this map? READ ONLY

Ask  Acquire  Analyze  Arrange  Apply Analyze geographers must determine which is the most important by analyzing it. Who might make decisions after analyzing this map? Apply Acting on the decisions that were made. - What actions may change based on the map? READ ONLY

Tool #6  GIS GIS  Geographic Information Systems GIS  Information stored in digital databases used by geographers - uses layers to show information

Write the name of your favorite celebrity in your notebook… Things he/she will need Things to do for fun Hotel Visit friends 2. 3. 4.

Closure 1. Question of the Day. 2. Do A and B A. GIS  Geographers use ________________ to display different types of information on Maps. B. The information is stored in ________________.

Crisis! Your celebrity friend has only one day to spend with you. What tool could you use to ensure that you do everything on your list in one day? READ ONLY

Tool #7 - GPS GPS  Global Positioning System Definition – directions are given using satellites to determine absolute location Clip: Explain how turn-by-turn directions work. How could this help a geographer?

Task Pretend you have a GPS in your hand. Create turn-by-turn directions to the lunch room, auditorium, gym, your bus line, Wal-Mart, etc.