1. Geography
Types of Maps

2. Learning Target
I can interpret (read) and compare maps of the United States.

3. What kind of maps can you find?

4. Political
Show state and national borders, and capital and major cities.
A capital city is usually marked with a star within a circle.

5. Physical Illustrates the physical features of an area.
Mountains, rivers and lakes.

6. Climate
Gives general information about the climate and precipitation (rain and snow) of a region.
use colors to show different climate or precipitation zones

7. Thematic
Maps that show patterns of recreational choices, time zones, languages, education, etc.
Example:
NFL teams
NBA teams
MLB teams
National Parks
Colleges

8. Regional

9. Map Project Task
You will be creating a map of a United States, but focusing on a state to learn more about.
Types of maps:
Political
Physical
Thematic
Climate
Regional

10. Project Details Research:
Use resources to create your map and learn more about the state.
Presentation
Elements:
Title, Compass Rose, Legend, Data
Comparing and Reading Types of Maps
You will do this the day the maps are due with your map and other maps…Monday, DECEMBER 1st!

11. Steps Find out your type of map and state from Mrs. Shetler.
Research information needed for your type of map.
Plan: use pencil to start.
Don’t forget to make a map key.
Mrs. Shetler will provide the map outline of United States for you.
Insert Data
Final Step: & Color

12. What your map needs? (besides main elements)
Political
Plot and label populous cities in the country.
Plot and label capital city of your state.
Regional
Color code the different regions of the United States.
Physical
Mountains
Major rivers, lakes, oceans, and deserts
Other?
Thematic
Choose a topic & get it approved by Mrs. Shetler
Ex. Time Zones, Sports
Climate
Choose a season to show average temperatures, precipitation, or snowfall.
Optional
Label states

13. Map Assignments: Mettler
Political
Tia (WA), Kayden (KY), Paige (NE), Sophia (MN), Beth (VA)
Physical
Alvin (LA), Hope (FL), Finn (NY), Dylan (GA)
Climate
Victoria (WI), Molly (OK), Rawlin (MS), Jacob (OH)
Thematic
Megan (CA), Autumn (AK), Becca (NM), Hannah (TN), Casey (PA)

14. Map Assignments: Shetler
Political
Ryilee (SC), Caroline (UT), Halle (KS), Alex (MT)
Physical
Sven (RI), Izzy (AZ), Zach (ME), Brayden (IA), Luke (SD)
Climate
Aurora (HI), Ben (OR), Alison (ID), Lexi (AR)
Thematic
Parker (CO), Morgan (TX), Paige (WY), Anja (NV)