March 1, 2011 DO NOW: Assignment 43: Examine the map of Austin. What features do you observe on the map? In what situations would a map be helpful? What are some limitations of this map?

Today’s Schedule Agenda: 1.Comp Book Update 2.Map Comparisons 3.Reading 4.Frayer Model Essential Questions How do maps represent surface features on earth? Homework: Create a topographic map of a favorite object. March 1, 2011 Announcements: TAKS Obj 4 Tutoring this week!

March 1, 2011 What do these maps tell you that the original did not? Other Maps of Austin

March 1, 2011 Read the page out loud to your group. Red- Reader 1 Green-Reader 2 Blue-note taker, important information Yellow-word smith, new/unfamiliar words. Assignment 44: Topographic Map Reading

March 1, 2011 Topographic Map Topographic Map – a map that shows topographical (surface) features using contour lines, color, or relief.

March 1, 2011 Topographic Map Topographic Map – a map shows what Earth’s surface looks like.

March 1, 2011 What does this map tell you that the original did not? Topographic Maps

March 1, 2011 Homework – Assignment 46 Create a topographic map of a pear. Remember that each line represents the outline of the pear at a specific height.

Breaking it down…Topographic Map Definition Characteristics Draw an ExampleDraw a Non-Example Topographic Map Do Now: – Assignment 44

Breaking it down…Topographic Map Compare and contrast a topographic map with a physical map. Classwork: Write at least 1 paragraph. Please refer to your reading and your Do Now to help you.

Today’s Schedule Agenda: 1.Do Now 2.Creating Topographic Maps: Mapping Mt. Capulin 3.Interpreting Topographic Maps: Clay Mountains Essential Questions How do maps represent surface features on earth? Homework:Working with Contour Maps. Due on Friday. March 2-3, 2011 Announcements: Quiz on next Tuesday.

March 2-3, 2011 Mt Capulin, New Mexico

March 2-3, 2011 Mapping Mt Capulin, New Mexico Assignment 45, Mapping Mt. Capulin Objective: Create a topograpic map of Mt. Capulin, New Mexico.

March 2-3, 2011 Mapping Mt Capulin, New Mexico Lab Roles: RedMaterials ManagerMake sure you have all materials, leads clean up. Is only person to go to materials area. BlueTechnical ManagerChecks water levels before lines are drawn GreenCartographerCartographer, check contour lines for accuracy YellowLab DirectorKeeps group on task, asks teacher questions. Reads procedure to the group.

March 2-3, 2011 Mt Capulin, New Mexico

March 2-3, 2011 Mapping Mt Capulin, New Mexico Lab Director (Yellow) Reads directions to the group. Everyone else write down summary of procedure into comp book.

March 2-3, 2011 Mapping Mt Capulin, New Mexico Mark piece of tape with elevation in 1 cm increments Pour water from beaker in 1 cm increments, careful not to get on plastic.

March 2-3, 2011 Mapping Mt Capulin 15 minutes Analysis: 1.Copy your topographic map into your composition book. 2. Complete your lab analysis questions using complete sentences.

March 2-3, 2011 Mapping Mt Capulin

March 2-3, 2011 Topo Map Matching Analyze your topographic map card Create a 3-D clay model of the land feature Record a sketch on your data page Call teacher to check work/get teachers initials

March 2-3, 2011 Gallery Walk of Mountains - Observe the 3-D model. -Match the model with the topographic map. Label the map with the group number. -Rotate clockwise at the signal. Table 1, A

March 2-3, 2011 How are topographic maps different from physical maps? How are they similar? What is the relationship between the steepness of a slope and the contour lines? Exit Slip–

Today’s Schedule Agenda: 1.Map Comparison Do Now 2.Forces the Shape the Earth 3.Topographic Map Quiz Essential Questions How do maps represent surface features on earth? Homework: No homework March 4, 2011