1. Map Elements

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3. Do Now:
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Label the 7 continents and 4 Oceans

4. In this activity you will:
SWBAT identify the tools of a map: title compass, scale, and map legends.
SWBAT Write a paragraph describing the parts of a map. Tell the function of each part in reading a map.

6. Map titles
Map title is the part of the map that describes the theme or subject of a map. The title of the map is very important in giving the audience the initial information that they need to use the map properly

7. Tennessee Counties
( The Title of this map let’s us know that the focus of the map is county division in the state of Tennessee.)

8. Compass
A compass is a tool that helps the user know what direction one is headed.
On a map, a compass or a compass rose helps the user locate these directions.

9. Compass Rose
The needle on a compass is magnetized to point to the earth's north magnetic pole. Thus with a compass, a person can roughly tell which direction they are headed.
There are four major or cardinal directions on a compass- north, south, east & west. In between are the directions northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest.

10. Compass Rose: Advanced

11. Scale
Maps are made to scale; that is, there is a direct connection between a unit of measurement on the map and the actual distance.
For example, each inch on the map represents one mile on Earth. So, a map of a town would show a mile-long strip of fast food joints and auto dealers in one inch.

12. Scale

13. Religions Legend Map Legends
The legend is the key to unlocking the secrets of a map. Objects or colors in the legend represent something on the map.
Religions Legend

14. Can you understand this legend?

15. Age Expectancy
Legend

16. Let’s identify the 4 parts of the map!
Guided practice
Let’s identify the 4 parts of the map!

17. Now Let’s find the 4 components of this map

18. Independent Practice On your own, label the 4 parts of a standard map.
Keep your voice on:
Silent
Library

19. Sites to visit Look up Latitude and Longitude for US Cities
Maps and Map Skills Degrees, Latitude, & Longitude Worksheet
Latitude and Longitude Map (lesson plan)
Scale
Time Zones
Anchors Aweigh (a map adventure)
Map Quiz
Make Your Own Map
Topography Maps
U. S. Map Collection
GeoSpy Game
Globe Projector
GeoGame

20. Writing Activities
Write a paragraph describing the parts of a map. Tell the function of each part in reading a map.