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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)


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