1. Do Now 1. Log in today’s classwork into your Table of Contents as follows: 2. Turn to page 1 of your Do Now section and do the following:  Write today’s date (9/8/11) in the first column  Answer this question: What are some things maps can show you? Answer in complete sentences. When you are done, raise your hand to get your Do Now stamped for credit. SectionPage #Assignment Classwork49/8/11 Classwork

2. Today’s Objective Students will be able to use thematic maps to describe the human and physical characteristics of an area. There will be 13 questions on this objective on your next quiz, 9/21. We will be reading human and physical thematic maps throughout this year in social studies.

3. Today’s To-Do List 1.Do Now 2.Current Events 3.Notes on parts of a map 4.Group work with Hershey Park’s map 5.Create a day plan at the park 6.Exit slip

4. Class Structure and Noise Expectations  Do Now: Silent  Current Events: Quiet, hand up for questions or opinions  Notes: Quiet, hand up for questions, answer when called on  Group work: Talk with the people at your table  Exit Slip: Quiet

5. Current Events Turn to page one of your Current Events section and write down YOUR OPINION about today’s current event:  This past weekend, Baltimore hosted the Grand Prix  An estimated 150,000 to 160,000 people came to watch the race over the three-day weekend  The Grand Prix will take place in Baltimore every year around Labor Day weekend Do you think it was a good thing or bad thing for Baltimore to host the Grand Prix? When you are done writing your opinion, raise your hand to get it stamped by Mr. Baluch. Then cross it off your To-Do list.

6. Current Events Example  It was a good thing that Baltimore hosted the Grand Prix, because  It attracted people to Baltimore, increasing business here  It improved Baltimore’s image to people around the country  It increased Baltimore’s status as a major city OR  It was a bad thing that Baltimore hosted the Grand Prix, because  It is very expensive for the city to set up and clean up for the Grand Prix  The Grand Prix causes a lot of traffic and construction  Having the Grand Prix can cause damage to streets and buildings

7. Who cares about maps? When do you need to use a map?

8. Today’s Notes: Parts of a Map Topic: I: The Parts of a Map Details (incomplete sentences): A)Grid- vertical (longitude) and horizontal (latitude) lines that make it easier to locate places on a map B)Orientation- the compass, which has cardinal and intermediate directions 1)Cardinal directions: North, South, East, West 2)Intermediate directions: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest

9. Today’s Notes: Parts of a Map Topic: I: The Parts of a Map Details (incomplete sentences): C) Title- tells what the map is about D) Index- a listing of places or items on a map, usually in alphabetical order E) Legend- tells what each symbol on the map represents F) Scale- tells how the distances on the map compare to the actual distances on the Earth Towson Mall Map Index Aeropostale G3 Abercrombie and Fitch H8 Baby Tots G4 Forever Young K7 K-Bee Toys L4

10. Group Work: Reading a Map of Hershey Park  Either with your group or on your own, answer the following questions using the map of Hershey Park provided by Mr. Baluch.  Do NOT write on the map!  When you are done, raise your hand in order to get your work stamped for credit. Then cross it off your To-Do list. You have 15 minutes.

11. Group Work: Creating a Day Plan  Either with your group or on your own create a day plan for your pretend cousin using the map and the index on the back of the map.  Your pretend cousin..  Is 57 inches tall  Can handle rides up to a 4 on the ride rating system  Likes eating hot dogs and ice cream  Using this information, create a plan that…  Includes at least one ride from each area of the park  Includes one place to eat lunch and one place to have a snack  Includes at least 7 rides  When you are done, raise your hand in order to get your work stamped for credit. Then cross it off your To-Do list. You have 15 minutes.

12. Today’s Exit Slip: How much did I learn today?  The same exact questions will be on the quiz– If the quiz were today, how would you do?  Label each map element and describe what it does on its side  We will go over it when you’re done

13. Today’s Exit Slip: How much did I learn today? 1.Index: a listing of places or items on a map, usually in alphabetical order 2.Scale: tells how the distances on the map compare to the actual distances on the Earth 3.Grid: vertical (longitude) and horizontal (latitude) lines that make it easier to locate places on a map 4.Legend (or Key): tells what each symbol on the map represents

14. How much did you learn today?  Write what percent you got on this objective  Write how many checks you got today  Hand the exit slip in when you line up Number Correct% 4100 375 250 125 00

15. Today’s BOTTOM LINE: Using maps can tell us detailed information about a given area