1. Mapping

2. What is a Map? A map is like a picture of the earth, taken from above.
It shows features of the land or water on the surface of the earth .

3. Mapping Activity
We all have a mental map of the world….a virtual atlas
One goal of this course is to improve and expand the contents of your mental map

4. Mental Map Sketch a map of the world without using any resources!
Label important features (continents, regions, countries, cities, bodies of water)

5. Cartography
Cartography is the art of drawing accurate, easily readable, attractive maps

6. Labelling As NEAT as possible
Should be copied in pencil first, then copied in ink
Should be spelled correctly
Printed parallel to the base of the map
River names should curve to follow the course of the river
A DOT (.) should be used when labelling cities, placing the name of the city as close as possible

7. Labels Continued
Labels for similar features (capital cities) should be the same size
Labels should not block other information on the map
Do not underline labels

8. Colouring/Shading
Maps should be colour coded; using different colours to show the different areas on the map
Use solid colours only
White and black are not used as colours on the map
Grey should only be used for areas not important to the map

9. Colour/Shading Continued
Blue is only used for water (lakes, rivers, oceans, seas, bays)
Ensure the colours used in the map match the colours in the legend

10. Mapping Checklist Title Legend Scale Direction Border
Date of Publication