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Mapping Skills Write On
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RAP ► 1. What must you bring with you everyday? ► 2. Where do you record the “testable” information? ► 3. What three things are written on the top right side of each new topic?
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In this activity you will: ► Learn about the elements of a map: latitude, longitude, the hemispheres, directions, time zone, scale, and map legends. ► Draw a map with the map elements we cover today.
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Latitude and Longitude ► The earth is divided into lots of lines called latitude and longitude.
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Lines ► Longitude lines run north and south. ► Latitude lines run east and west. ► The lines measure distances in degrees. Latitude Longitude
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Latitude =Parallels ► Lines of Latitude never intersect (cross each other).
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Longitude = Meridians ► Lines of Longitude all meet at the poles, North and South!
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Where is 0 degree? ► The equator is 0 degree latitude. ► It is an imaginary belt that runs along the halfway point between the North Pole and the South Pole. Equator
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Equator
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Where is 0 degree? ► The prime meridian is 0 degrees longitude. PRIMEPRIME MERIDIANMERIDIAN
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Equator and Prime Meridian
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Hemispheres ► By using the equator and prime meridian, we can divide the world into four hemispheres, north, south, east, and west.
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The Seven Continents
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Islands ► landmasses smaller than continents that are completely surrounded by water.
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Oceans An ocean is a large body of water. There are four oceans of the earth: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, and Arctic.
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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.
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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.
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Scale
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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
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Can you understand this legend?
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WIO Activity ► Draw a simple map in notebook in the WIO section. It must include: Lines of latitude and longitude (marked) Hemispheres (colored in different colors) A continent An island A body of water A map legend
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Legend Reading Activities ► What You Can Learn From A Map What You Can Learn From A Map What You Can Learn From A Map What do Maps Show Activity What do Maps Show Activity What do Maps Show Activity Road Map Road Map Road Map Road Map Legend Road Map Legend Road Map Legend Road Map of Salt Lake City Region Road Map of Salt Lake City Region Road Map of Salt Lake City Region Map Worksheet Map Worksheet Map Worksheet
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Sites to visit ► Look up Latitude and Longitude for US Cities Latitude and Longitude for US CitiesLatitude and Longitude for US Cities ► Maps and Map Skills Degrees, Latitude, & Longitude Worksheet Maps and Map Skills Degrees, Latitude, & Longitude Worksheet Maps and Map Skills Degrees, Latitude, & Longitude Worksheet ► Latitude and Longitude Map (lesson plan) Latitude and Longitude Maplesson plan Latitude and Longitude Maplesson plan ► Scale Scale ► Time Zones Time Zones Time Zones ► Anchors Aweigh (a map adventure) Anchors Aweigh Anchors Aweigh ► Map Quiz Map Quiz Map Quiz ► Make Your Own Map Make Your Own Map Make Your Own Map ► Topography Maps Topography Maps Topography Maps ► U. S. Map Collection U. S. Map Collection U. S. Map Collection ► GeoSpy Game GeoSpy ► Globe Projector Globe Projector Globe Projector ► GeoGame GeoGame
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Additional Sources ► Atlas - World (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) Atlas - World (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) Atlas - World (Holt, Rinehart and Winston) ► Outline Map of US Outline Map of US Outline Map of US ► Map Packet Download Map Packet Download Map Packet Download ► Maps.com Maps.com ► National Geographic Xpeditions National Geographic Xpeditions National Geographic Xpeditions ► Maps & Globes Maps & Globes Maps & Globes
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Latitude and Longitude Resources ► Latitude & Longitude Activity Latitude & Longitude Activity Latitude & Longitude Activity ► A Printable Latitude & Longitude Map of the World A Printable Latitude & Longitude Map of the World A Printable Latitude & Longitude Map of the World ► Latitude & Longitude Map Making Latitude & Longitude Map Making Latitude & Longitude Map Making ► Latitude and Longitude Quiz Latitude and Longitude Quiz Latitude and Longitude Quiz
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