DOGSTAILS: An Introduction to Map Reading Lesson by Gale Ekiss Arizona Geographic Alliance Adapted from the work of Jody Smothers Marcello.

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DOGSTAILS: An Introduction to Map Reading Lesson by Gale Ekiss Arizona Geographic Alliance Adapted from the work of Jody Smothers Marcello

1. What is an "acronym?"

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “D” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Date 1.When was the map made? 2.Is it still reliable?

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “O” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Orientation Is there a compass rose?

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “G” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Grid 1.Is there a grid? 2.Is it alpha-numeric or latitude and longitude?

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “S” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Scale 1.Is there a scale? 2.What unit of measurement is it using?

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “T” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Title 1.What is the title of the map? 2.*Always read first

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “A” stand for? We are cheating. It really should be an “C” word.

DOGSTAILS Author 1.Who made the map? 2.Cartographer

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “I” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Index Is there an alphabetical listing of the places on the map?

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “L” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Legend Is there a place on the map that explains the symbols used on the map?

Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “S” stand for?

DOGSTAILS Situation Does this map show this place in relation to another place?