A MAP OF THE WORLD How do we

40 Maps To Make Sense of the World… • Consider the maps distributed around

40 Maps To Make Sense of the World… • Take three sticky notes. Dedicate

What is a map? Broad definition: a visual representation of data. Physical Map of

Maps as Tools: Uses How are maps useful as tools? Think of the audiences

Maps as Tools: Limitations How are maps limited as tools? Think of some of

Next Class… If the earth is round (3 dimensional), how can we make maps

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A MAP OF THE WORLD How do we interpret and create maps? What are maps and what can we learn from them? What conventions are important in mapping?

40 Maps To Make Sense of the World… • Consider the maps distributed around the room. With your classmates discuss: 1. What geographical places are shown on this map? 1. What kind of information is this map trying to communicate? 1. Who might be the intended audience for this map? 1. How are shapes, colour, size and lines used in this map? 1. Is this map effective? Yes/No… Why/Why not?

40 Maps To Make Sense of the World… • Take three sticky notes. Dedicate one to each of the following tasks, and put it next to the appropriate map. 1. ? ? - This map is confusing. I don’t understand…. 2. !!!!!!- This map is amazing. It really made me think about… 3. *******- I have an idea to improve this map. I would…

What is a map? Broad definition: a visual representation of data. Physical Map of the World Electron Density

Maps as Tools: Uses How are maps useful as tools? Think of the audiences you identified for each map… what might a teacher use a map for? A student? A driver? A ship captain? A pirate? A committee of the United Nations?

Maps as Tools: Limitations How are maps limited as tools? Think of some of your discussions about the maps, especially ones that were confusing or missing information.

Maps Your World Assignment

Next Class… If the earth is round (3 dimensional), how can we make maps that are flat (2 dimensional)?