Fall 2012WBL Pre-employment Skills Interview Preparation How to Read a Map By Bob Uldrich Technology Education & WBL Coordinator Kenmore East High School.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Map skills Latitude and Longitude

Advertisements

A book of maps and facts about geography. 5

What else do maps tell us?. Maps tell us where places are located - but they also contain lots more information. What other information does the map provide.

Jeopardy $100 $200 $300 $400 $100 $200 $300 $400 $500.

The Land Around Us An Introduction to Maps By: Mrs. Miles.

Geography Skills Review

Maps: A Useful Tutorial By: Tonia Christian and Alison McCartan 1.

Unit 4: Division Key Vocabulary Everyday Mathematics.

MapsMaps. _support/ss_skills_tutor/content/po p.html.

We’re gonna learn some Map Skills.

Snappy Social Studies Week 2. Take out a sheet of paper and put your correct heading then begin ► Use Map A on your desk to help you this week. ► 1. What.

Tuesday September 3, 2013 O Bellringer – O How do you get to Senn from home? Write a set of directions that map out your route from home to school.

Which words from vocab #1 might be related to the word “grid”?

Types of Maps Types of Maps.

Mapping It Out Grade 2 Social Studies Online. Blueprint Skill Geography Grade 2 Recognize that a map contains elements such as title, scale, symbols,

What is a Map ?. A Map is a visual representation usually on a flat surface of the whole or a part of an area.

Mapping Skills By Allexus Bain 9A1 Play the game Game Directions Story Credits Copyright Notice Objectives ] Map Components.

Elements on a Map Compass Rose Legend Bar Scale Title Inset Map

In map making, or Cartography, there are many different standard elements. These elements appear on almost all maps. Four common standard elements are:

What makes a good Map?. DOGSTAILS Date Orientation Grid Scale Title Author Index Legend Source.

Map Essentials Coach Novsek.

All About Maps Types, Tools, and Use. Physical Maps – Show mountains, lakes, rivers, and other physical features Political Maps – Show boundaries such.

Unit 1: The World in Spatial Terms Lesson 8: Reading a Road Map.

Mapping Skills By: Mrs. Moore. Maps have important features: Maps have a legend A legend: Is a key to all the symbols used on a map. It is usually a small.

MAPS 3.G.1.1 Students ARE ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND USE MAP COMPONENTS. Examples: Title, map key, compass rose, lines and borders, roads and routes, objects.

Introduction to Mapping What is a Map? A map is a representation of the Earth’s features drawn on a flat surface. Maps use symbols and colours to represent.

Orientation Location Scale. Orientation Location or position relative to the points on the compass. Cardinal Directions– North, South, East, West Intermediate.

Steps to understanding a map How to look at a map and find all the useful information you need!

1. Map Key/Legend – a part of a map that explains what the symbols on the map represent. 2. Compass Rose – a direction marker on a map 3. Cardinal Directions.

Do Now: -Give the absolute location* of your class seat -Give the relative location* of your class seat.

Introduction to Geography. Definition: Geography is the study of the earth and its physical features.

Maps, Keys, and Legends.

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.

MAP ELEMENTS PROJECT 01 - LESSON 03.

Map Skills SOL USI.1f&g. Map Vocabulary A GLOBE is a scale model of the earth. A MAP is a flat diagram of all or part of the earth’s surface. An ATLAS.

Map Components & Types of Maps

We’re gonna learn some Map Skills.

Map Features 4th Grade.

Map and Map Skills- Scale, Compass Rose, and Legends

Maps 6.G.2.1 Map Skills.

Geography Skills Review

Grade 2 Social Studies Online

Maps: A Useful Tutorial

Mapskills How do we use maps?.

Title Orientation Author Date Legend Scale

Mapping It Out.

Objective 1: Students will review geography skills

MAP ELEMENTS LINK.

Grade 2 Social Studies Online

Grade 2 Social Studies Online

Parts of a Map.

Social Studies Online Introduction

Mapskills How do we use maps?.

Components of a Map.

Grade 2 Social Studies Online

Mapping It Out Grade 2 Concept 3.

The Distance Formula.

Notes from the last section

Mapskills How do we use maps?.

Map Essentials And How To Read A Map

4-figure grid references

INTRODUCTION TO MAP SKILLS

Aim: How are Maps used? Do Now:

Chapter 1 Section 7 How do you read a map?

Social Studies Online Introduction

Presentation transcript:

Fall 2012WBL Pre-employment Skills Interview Preparation How to Read a Map By Bob Uldrich Technology Education & WBL Coordinator Kenmore East High School

Objectives »Identify current location on a map »Identify destination on a map »Determine possible routes between current location and destination »Position map using compass headings

Pre-Test #1 1.What is a map Legend? A.A Diagram identifying symbols on a map B.A map that is black & white C.A device that determines true north D.Someone who has made maps for a long time.

Pre-Test #2 2. What is scale on a map used for? A.It’s the outer skin that protects the map when you are not using it. B.It is used to determine how heavy the map is. C.It is used to show how far distances are in real life. D.It is a device that determines true north

Pre-Test #3 3.What is a map grid? A.The Norse goddess of mapmaking. B.An organized method for determining locations on a map C.The part of the map that shows restaurants. D.A computer program that displays maps.

More Than Meets the Eye »The Legend »The Scale »The Compass »The Index »The Grid

The Legend »Road Markers »Symbols »Rivers and Lakes »Urban Areas »Points of Interest »AKA Map Key

The Scale »Distance »Conversions »Estimations

The Compass »North »South »East »West »Never Eat Shredded Wheat

The Index »Alphabetical »Letters »Numbers »Makes it Easy to find stuff.

The Grid »Use the Index »Find the Corresponding Letters and Numbers »X Marks the Spot »Just like playing Battle Ship!

Technical Mapping Activity »Using MapQuest or Google Maps: Determine the shortest route from your home to 3 potential work places How many miles is each trip? Is the workplace accessible to a Metro Bus or Public Transportation?

Cool Video on Maps

Pre-Test #1 Answer 1.What is a map Legend? A.A Diagram identifying symbols on a map B.A map that is black & white C.A device that determines true north D.Someone who has made maps for a long time.

Pre-Test #2 Answer. What is scale on a map used for? A.It’s the outer skin that protects the map when you are not using it. B.It is used to determine how heavy the map is. C.It is used to show how far distances are in real life. D.It is a device that determines true north

Pre-Test #3 Answer 3.What is a map grid? A.The Norse goddess of mapmaking. B.An organized method for determining locations on a map C.The part of the map that shows restaurants. D.A computer program that displays maps.

Putting It All Together »Obtain a Map from the Teacher »Trace your route using a different color highlighter for the following locations: »Home To Work »Alternate Home to Work »School To Work »Alternate School to Work »Circle Gas stations along the way »Put a Square around possible lunch locations »Estimate the distance of each route