Geography and Map Skills

Unit Objective By the end of this lesson, I will be able to Use latitude and longitude to determine direction or locate or compare points on a map or representation of a globe. (G-1A-M2)

• Today’s Objective:• By the end of class today,

I will be able to identify and use the various tools to measure and divide the earth in an activote exit quiz with at least 85% accuracy

• Agenda: • Bell Ringer: Copy objective

and answer the following question

• What are the different ways that we tell people where something is?

• New Learning: geography key terms

• I do: Frayer Model• We do: Whole class frayer

model• You do: activote exit quiz

(5 Questions)

Mapping the EarthNOTES• The globe Is a scale representation of the earth

• Divided by a grid, which is a web of intersecting lines that allow us to find places on the earth

• Lines that run North-South and measure degrees east and west of the Prime Meridian (0⁰) are called longitude (also called meridians because they run the same direction as the Prime Meridian)

• Lines that run east - west and measure degrees North-South of the Equator (0⁰) are called latitude (also called parallels because they run parallel to the equator)

Lines of Latitude• Range from 0⁰ at the

equator to 90⁰ North or South at the Poles

• Parallels above the Equator are ⁰N, and parallels below the equator are ⁰S

Lines of Longitude• Range from 0 ⁰ on

the Primer Meridian to 180⁰ East or West to the mid-Pacific Ocean

• Meridians that measure east of the prime meridian are ⁰E, Meridians that are West of the prime Meridian are ⁰W

Hemispheres• The equator and the Prime

Meridian divide the world into 4 Hemispheres• North• South• East • West

Any place can be in 2 hemispheres at one time Northeast Northwest Southeast Southwest

Earth’s Water• Geographers catagorize

earth’s water surface into parts• Largest is the world

ocean. Divided into 4 parts:

• Indian• Arctic• Atlantic• Pacific

• Lakes and seas are smaller bodies of water

Landmasses• The globe has 7 large

landmasses called continents• Australia• Africa• Asia• Europe• North America• South America• Antarctica

• Landmasses smaller than continents but surrounded completely by water are called islands

I DO:Frayer Model (Vocabulary Card)

Key Term:GRID

Definition:A pattern of lines that circle the globe in an east-west and north-south directions

Essential Characteristics:Helps us find places on earth

Examples:Lines of LongitudeLines of LattitudePrime meridianEquator

What it is NOT (non-examples):Lines that we can actually see on the earth

We Do:Frayer Model (Vocabulary Card)

Key Term:

Definition: Essential Characteristics:

Examples: What it is NOT (non-examples):

Exit Quiz:

1. North – South lines are calledA. DegreesB. LongitudeC. LatitudeD. Continents

2. East- west lines are called A. DegreesB. LongitudeC. LatitudeD. Continents

• Our planet is divided into 7 large landmasses calledA. IslandsB. MeridiansC. ContinentsD. Parallels

• Our globe can be divided in to _(#)___ hemispheresA. 2B. 6C. 8D. 4

• The largest body of water is the Ocean, and Geographers divide it into 4 parts. Which is NOT an ocean?A. AtlanticB. MediterraneanC. ArticD. Indian

Geography and Map Skills

Unit Objective By the end of this lesson, I will be able to Use latitude and longitude to determine direction or locate or compare points on a map or representation of a globe. (G-1A-

M2)

O Today’s Objective:O By the end of class

today I will be able to recognize and recreate the various types of map projections from memory in an exit ticket out with at least 80% accuracy

O Agenda: O Bell Ringer: Copy

objective and answer the following questionO What are the different

ways that we tell people where something is?

O New Learning: map projections

O I do: Model how to recognize the various types of map projections

O We do: showdown to recognize the various types of map projections

O You do: exit quiz recreate map projections

MapmakingO A map is a flat diagram of all or part

of the earth’s surfaceO Mapmakers have created a variety of

projections to show our round planet on flat maps

O Because the earth is round, all flat maps are slightly distorted

Cylindrical projection O Based on a cylinder

wrapped around the globeO The cylinder only touches

the globe at the equatorO Meridians are pulled apart

rather than meeting at the poles

O One type is a Mercator projectionO Good for navigation but

distorts the size of landmasses, especially close to the poles

Conic ProjectionO Based on a cone

placed over the globeO Most accurate for

longitude and latitude where the cone touches the globe; land masses are almost true shape and size

O Good for use with areas with large east-west distances, like the United States

Flat-Plane ProjectionO Based on a plane

touching the globe at one point, like one of the poles

O Useful for true direction for airplane pilots and ship navigators

O Shows true area but distorts landmass shape

I Do: Think aloud: What type of map projection

O What kind of map projection is this? Defend your answer?

O I see that the meridians, lines of longitude, are meeting at the center of this map. I can only see to around the Equator. This tells me that I am looking at either the North or the South Pole. Using my prior knowledge of the continents, I know that I am looking at the North pole. This is a Flat plane map.

We Do: With your partner, Identify these types of maps

1.

2.

3.

You do/Exit Ticket:O Draw each of the 3 map projections

from memory and label them to the best of your ability with at least 80% accuracy

Geography and Map Skills

Unit Objective By the end of this lesson, I will be able to Use latitude and longitude to determine direction or locate or compare points on a map or representation of a globe. (G-1A-

M2)

O Today’s Objective:O By the end of class

today I will be able to use longitude and latitude to find places on a map in an exit ticket out with at least 80% accuracy

O Agenda: O Bell Ringer: Copy

objective and answer the following questionO How could longitude

and latitude help people of different countries to find places easier?

O New Learning: Map Essentials and Using longitude and latitude

O I do: model finding a place using longitude and latitude

O We do: rally coach each find 3 locations

O You do: 10 question longitude and latitude quiz

Map Essentials O Title – tells the subject of

the mapO Compass rose – the

direction the map is facing

O Scale – represents distances between points

O Legend – explains symbols or colors on the map

O Locator map- shows where in the world the particular map is located

I Do: Watch and Listenhttp://www.purposegames.com/game/

longitude-and-latitude-quiz

We do: Rally coachEach set of partners will receive 2 different worksheets. Take turns

answering the questions on your sheet. Have your partner check your answer. If the answer is correct, the checking partner (coach) checks the partner who answered the question. If the answer is wrong, help guide them to the correct answer. DO NOT TELL THEM THE ANSWER.

HELP THEM TO FIGURE IT OUT

Location Country 35°N 45°E 60°N 10°E 57°N 10°E 35°N 55°E 30°S 60°W

City Location Los Angeles Seattle Chicago Washington Norway

You do:

You Do/Exit Ticket: Directions: For each question below, write which letter matches the correct latitude

and longitude coordinates on the map above.

O 1. 20º South, 20º East O 2. 20º South, 100º East O 3. 20º North, 40º East O 4. 60º South, 40º West O 5. 10º South, 40º West O 6. 0º, 140º WestO 7. 40º North, 100º West O 8. 80º North, 0º O 9. 40º North, 60º East O 10. 50º North, 120º East

Working with Maps• By the end of class

today, I will be able to interpret the various types of maps by studying the titles and map keys in an Exit ticket out with 85% accuacy

O Agenda: O Bell Ringer: Copy objective and

answer the following questionO What are different ways

that maps can be used?O New Learning: Working with

MapsO I do: model how to approach a

map an determine its purposeO We do: rally robin identify the

purpose of 4 mapsO You do/Exit ticket: Create any

of the maps that we discussed today. Label it and explain what characteristics are present that make it that map.

Historical Maps• Maps that show

information about the past• Lands an empire

controlled• Where certain groups of

people lives• How a place changed

over time

• Colors used to indicate different things on a map

Route map• Shows the route, path

that someone or something followed

• Can show trade routes, invasion routes, or the journeys and travels of people

• Routes shown with an arrow

• If many routes they will have several arrows with different colors

Climate map• Shows climate

patterns for different regions

Resource Map• resource map shows

the specific type of economic activity or natural resources present in an area through the use of different symbols or colors

I DO: Type of Map?

We Do? Name that Map Rally Table

You Do/ Exit Ticket• Create any of the maps that we discussed today. Label it and

explain what characteristics are present that make it that map.