Word SplashUse the following words in a paragraph. Do

the best that you can. (no books)* grid system* map key* map title* inset map* locator* map scale* compass rose* cardinal directions* intermediate directions

Word Splash Example I picked up the map and read the map title. It

said Animals Galore Zoo. I noticed that the map used a grid system. I looked at the map key to find the symbol for the polar bears. I wanted to see them first. I was not sure what direction I should go so I looked at the compass rose. I used the map scale to figure out the distance between where I was and the bear exhibit. When I got to the bear exhibit, I saw a map that had a locator on it. It showed me all the places in the world that I could find the polar bear.

Essential Question

What are the features (parts) found on a map?

Why is it necessary to be able to read a map?

Turn to page A2-A3.

Vocabulary Graphic Organizer ..\..\Social Studies\Chapter 0 introduction\Intro

duction lfs\introduction\Introduction lesson 2 maps\Vocabulary Graphic Organizer map words.doc

..\..\Social Studies\Chapter 0 introduction\Introduction lfs\introduction\Introduction lesson 2 maps\Vocabulary Graphic Organizer map words answers.doc

Complete the vocabulary organizer from yesterday.

Summarization Activity

Why is it important to know how to read a map?

Make these changes

1. Look at the World Physical Map. According to the map key, Antarctica is mostly ____________.

3. What countries border Norway and Finland?

8. What specific landform runs from New York to Georgia?

9. On page A23, Which continent…

Do Now

Turn to page A2-A3 in your textbook.

Read page A2 and A3. Pick one person to work with.

Complete the Scavenger Hunt using page A4-A25.

Get your paper checked.

Check your answers.Scavenger Hunt Answers

1. tundra2. Pacific Ocean3. Sweden and Russia4. Alaska, Hawaii5. Africa Political6. 1,0007. brown8. Appalachian Mountains9. Antarctica10. Australia

Essential Question

What are the features (parts) found on a map?

Why is it necessary to be able to read a map?

Assignment

On the back of your scavenger hunt, draw a picture to describe border and suburb.

Lesson Essential QuestionWhat are the features (parts) found on a map? Why is it necessary to be able to read a map? Check the answer to your essential question.

The features or parts of a map include: grid system, map title, map key, cardinal directions, map scale, inset map, intermediate directions, compass rose, and locator. It is necessary to be able to read a map so that you can determine the location of places you want to go. For example: if I want to ride the Great Bear at Hershey Park, I can look at the map and see how to get there. A map can also help you find out how close places are to you. It can help you if you get lost.

Summarization Activity

Complete Activity page 1 and 2. Think about an idea for a mall map

or amusement park.