Why are maps knowing how to read them and to draw them cartography so important I What can maps show us Your Thoughts in your notebooks under Roman Numeral I Symbols and Abbreviations for Outlining ID: 597640
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“Today’s drive in the History Machine is about maps and how to work with them. Why are maps, knowing how to read them, and to draw them (cartography) so important?”Slide2
I. What can maps show us?
Your Thoughts (in your notebooks under Roman Numeral I:Slide3
Symbols and Abbreviations for Outlining (and notetaking)/ ............. comma or period
= ………….. means that+ or & ….. and→ ………… results in*………….. important
# ………….. number< or > ………. less than or more than
% …………….. percent
@ ……………. at
$ …………….. money
↑or ↓ ……. Increase or decrease
¶ …………….. paragraph
*for common abbreviations, see
wall poster or writing packet
“Become familiar with these symbols. We will be using them often.”Slide4
II. Cartography (drawing of maps) & Map Projections
Which ones best suit your needs?Every flat map misrepresents the surface of the Earth in some way. No map can rival a globe in truly representing the surface of the entire Earth. However, a map or parts of a map can show one
or more—but never all—of the following: True directions. True distances. True areas. True shapes.Slide5
Notebook Notes (taking notes on power point slides and class discussions using symbols in place of full sentences)II. Cartography (drawing of maps) & Map Projections:
flat maps misrepresent earth surface
map ≠globe for representing entire earth surface
m
ap only = true direction / true distance / true area /
or
true shape
“And now, for some notes, please copy everything in
red
. Thanks.”Slide6
III. What is a map projection?Slide7
Most Commonly Used ProjectionsSlide8
IV. Compass or Compass RoseWhat are the cardinal (major) points on a compass?How many degree points are on a compass?Slide9
V. Understanding Latitude and Longitude
Peters ProjectionSlide10
Definitions of Latitude and Longitudelatitude: east-west lines / run parallel to each other/also referred to as “parallels”measure points north & south of
equator (center line around the earth)lines of latitude →
measuring weather (why?)
l
ongitude: north-south lines / run from North Pole to South Pole & measure distance east & west from prime meridian (0° - Greenwich, England), aka
(also known as)
meridians
l
ines of longitude → measuring time (why?)
“Latitude and longitude can be tricky. Here’s a hint: think of latitude as flat, and longitude as … long (tall).”Slide11
Home WorkIn a paragraph, explain the importance of maps, and the study and understanding of maps.
“Homework is a tool to help build on the work from the day, and it helps us cement our learning … that’s why we do it (in case you were wondering).
Keep filling up your trunk of knowledge.”