The title explains the subject of the map and gives you an idea of what information the map conveys
100
What are things that geographers study?
oceans
plant life
landforms
people
how the Earth and its people affect each other
100
Why do maps change over time? Name one reason
. Our knowledge of the world has increased
Place names change over time
Boundaries change
People have different names for places
100
Study of the earth, people, movement, climate, etc.
What is geography?
100
What is a mental map?
A mental map is a map in your mind
200
What are the cardinal directions?
Cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west
200
The daily goal for class
Learning Target
200
Why do we have a better understanding of maps?
Exploration of the world
Technology such as satellites
GIS mapping software for computers
200
A 2D representation of the Earth
Maps
200
Why do people use mental maps?
To carry out daily activities such as shopping and going to school or work.
Give directions to other people.
Understand world events.
300
What are the intermediate directions on a map?
Intermediate directions are northeast, northwest, southwest, and southeast
300
Given once or twice a week
Homework
300
Name a reason why boundaries change.
Decolonization
Wars
Countries break into smaller countries because people want self rule
Intervention of the United Nations
300
List 2 other tools other than maps and globes that geographers use.
GIS
Field Work
Satellite Images
Photographs
Databases
Primary Sources
Diagrams
300
Shows the type of landforms and bodies of water in a specific area
Physical Map
400
What is a legend?
lists and explains the symbols and use of color on the map
400
Complete this activity first thing in class
Do Now
400
What kind of automobile does Ms. Tillery drive?
Jeep/Compass
400
Describe Field Work
Field work is when a geographer travels to a location in order to study it. The geographer may interview people, take pictures, use surveying equipment, or make personal observations.
400
Shows the movement of people and goods between various locations
Flow Line Maps
500
These are imaginary lines that measure distance north or south of the equator and run from east to west on the map.
What is Latitude?
500
What are all the themes of geography? Mr. Help
Movement
Regions
Human-Environment Interaction
Location
Place
500
This is Ms. Tillery 5th year of teaching Charles City. True or False.
False
500
List examples of primary sources.
Primary sources can be books, articles, interviews, and pictures to name a few.
500
Shows man-made features such as cities, states, provinces, territories, or countries