1. Lesson 4: Geography How do we know where we are…and lots of other stuff too?

2. Brainstorming: Brainstorm with your neighbor and answer the following questions: What is a map? What information can a map provide?

3. Goal for Today: By the end of class today you will: Be able to define and explain what a map is and why they are important Know the 3 basic kinds of maps Be able to draw a map (or two!) Know the important elements (‘must haves’) of maps

4. Glossary Add to your glossary…Map: a visual representation of data Are the following maps?

5. Are they maps? YES! They all are visual (we can see them) representations (they model something) of data (information.) Do maps need to be on paper and never change? NO! Google maps GPS on a phone or in a car

6. What information do these maps provide?

7. This map shows us where continents are, where water is and where mountains and valleys are on the Earth. This map shows us the different climate regions of Australia…where is it wet and where is it dry?

8. What information do these maps provide?

9. This shows us where electrons can be found inside a molecule. This shows us the genetic make-up of a living organism. Maps aren’t just for geography!

10. Types of Maps: POLITICAL: You are probably familiar with these maps. They show political boundaries – ones created by people to show borders between countries, for example.

11. Types of Maps: PHYSICAL: These maps show elevation (mountains, flat land) and physical features. Different colors show different features. Also sometimes called a topographical map.

12. Types of Maps: THEMATIC: These maps display information about a particular theme or type of information.

13. Copy to your glossary: Political maps: These maps show boundaries created by people, for example, to show borders between countries. Physical maps: These maps give information about the landscape of an area, for example elevation (mountains, flat land) and physical features. Thematic maps: These maps give information about a particular topic, such as languages spoken.

14. Activity 1: Organize maps In groups. 1.Look at the maps given to you 2.Put them in categories…think about why each map belongs in each category. Do any maps belong in more than one category? Why?

15. Activity 2: Map of the classroom In groups. You have about 10 minutes to draw your map. Draw a map of the room REMEMBER: *how will the audience (other students) know what your map means? Remember that your map has to provide data we can understand! *you can use colored pencils, markers…whatever you like *add as much detail as you can

16. Activity 3: Important parts of a map Every map should include the following: 1. Title2. Compass rose 3. Scale4. Legend 5. Locator map (or grid) Take notes from the information on pages 26-27 of the textbook about what these 5 things are and why they are important. You can take notes in whatever software you like or by hand but remember to save them to your ‘unit 1’ folder or make sure you can easily find them.