Map Basics
What is the title of a map used for?
The title
What kind of map shows countries, borders, and cities?
Political map
What shows directions (north, south, east, west) on a map?
Compass rose
Name one classroom expectation
Respect, responsibility, participation, etc.
When you look at a map, what do you notice first?
colors, symbols, countries, or symbols
What tool on a map shows directions (north, south, east, west)?
Compass rose
What kind of map shows mountains, rivers, and landforms?
Physical map
What explains the symbols and colors on a map?
Legend/Key
Why is respect important in class?
It makes everyone feel safe and valued
Why are maps important for understanding the world?
They give a visual picture that’s easier to understand than words
What shows the distance between places on a map compared to real life?
Scale
What kind of map shows temperature and rainfall?
Climate map
Why is a scale useful when reading a map?
It helps calculate real distances
Which expectation might be hardest for some students to follow?
Ex: Staying quiet during work because they like to talk
How might a climate map affect people’s daily lives?
It shows weather that affects clothing, farming, and housing
Why do you think there are different kinds of maps instead of just one?
Different maps show different information depending on their purpose (ex: political = borders, climate = weather)
Why might a business owner use an economic/resource map?
To see where resources (like oil, gold, farmland) are located
What’s one thing a road map shows that a political map does not?
Highways and travel route
How can expectations help during group work?
They keep group work fair and organized so everyone can share ideas
How can a physical map help us understand ancient civilizations?
It shows rivers, mountains, and landforms that shaped settlement and trade
Give one example of how two maps of the same place can look different.
A physical map shows mountains, while a political map shows borders
If you were an explorer, what type of map would you choose to bring and why?
A physical map for landforms, or a climate map for weather
Name two tools you should always look for on a map
Compass rose, legend, scale
Create one new classroom expectation that you think would help our class.
Ex: Always try your best, help classmates when needed
Having a political map is good to know (blank) and a physical map is good to know (landforms)
A political map to know borders, or a physical map to know landforms