1. DOGSTAILS: An Introduction to Map Reading Lesson by Gale Ekiss Arizona Geographic Alliance Adapted from the work of Jody Smothers Marcello

2. 1. What is an "acronym?"

3. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “D” stand for?

4. DOGSTAILS Date 1.When was the map made? 2.Is it still reliable?

5. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “O” stand for?

6. DOGSTAILS Orientation Is there a compass rose?

7. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “G” stand for?

8. DOGSTAILS Grid 1.Is there a grid? 2.Is it alpha-numeric or latitude and longitude?

9. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “S” stand for?

10. DOGSTAILS Scale 1.Is there a scale? 2.What unit of measurement is it using?

11. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “T” stand for?

12. DOGSTAILS Title 1.What is the title of the map? 2.*Always read first

13. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “A” stand for? We are cheating. It really should be an “C” word.

14. DOGSTAILS Author 1.Who made the map? 2.Cartographer

15. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “I” stand for?

16. DOGSTAILS Index Is there an alphabetical listing of the places on the map?

17. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “L” stand for?

18. DOGSTAILS Legend Is there a place on the map that explains the symbols used on the map?

19. Acronym--DOGSTAILS What does the “S” stand for?

20. DOGSTAILS Situation Does this map show this place in relation to another place?