Map Essentials Facts about maps o o Map

Map Essentials

Facts about maps o o Map: a flat representation of Earth with distortions. Distortions: inaccuracy created on a map because maps are flat & the earth is round. Globe: spherical representation of earth that shows how the earth really is. Cartographer: map maker

On p. 3 of your comp. book o Write this question and think about how you would answer it: n Which is more accurate-a globe or a map? Why?

Globe o o More accurate Less detailed Less convenient ZOOMED OUT! vs. o o o Map More detail Easier to carry Hold more information distortions ZOOMED IN!

Globes vs. Maps

On p. 3 of your composition notebook draw a table like below: Map Essential Tool 1. Title 2. Compass Rose 3. Scale 4. Key/Legend Description/Purpose

Five Map Essential Tools o o Title: tells what the map is showing. (look here first to gather information) Map of US states and capitals

Compass Rose: o shows direction on a map cardinal directions-N, S, E, W intermediate directions-NE, NW, SE, SW

Scale: o measures distance on a map.

Legend/Key: o shows what symbols and/or colors on a map mean.

On the bottom half of p. 3 in your comp. book: o o Answer questions 1 -13 from the handout in the crate on your desks. Use the textbook to answer the questions. You may work with your group members, but everyone must record their own answers. We will check these before you leave class.

Locator Map: o shows where in the world the area on the map is located.

For each tool: o Write a sentence describing how you would use each of the map tools in the box beside the tool.