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Bell Ringer. What is a timeline and why do we use them? Write your answer and be prepared to share!. Map Elements. Essential Question Are maps still relevant and how do we use them?. In this lesson you will:.
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Bell Ringer What is a timeline and why do we use them? Write your answer and be prepared to share!
Map Elements Essential Question Are maps still relevant and how do we use them?
In this lesson you will: • Learn about the elements of a map: latitude, longitude, the hemispheres, directions, time zone, scale, and map legends.
Latitude and Longitude • The earth is divided into lines called latitude and longitude.
Lines • Longitude lines = north and south. • Latitude lines = east and west. • The lines measure distances in degrees. Latitude Longitude
Where is 0 degree? • The equator is 0 degree latitude. • It is the halfway point between the North Pole and the South Pole. Equator
P R I M E M E R I D I A N Where is 0 degree? • The prime meridian is 0 degrees longitude.
Hemispheres • By using the equator and prime meridian, we can divide the world into four hemispheres, north, south, east, and west.
Religions Legend Map Legends • The legend shows what the map is used for. Objects or colors in the legend represent something on the map.
Legend Age Expectancy
Map Legend Activities • Answer the questions about the following map legend on a separate sheet of paper
Compass • A compass is a tool that helps find direction. • On a map, a compass rose helps the user locate these directions.
Compass Rose Activity • Create a compass rose to help answer the questions about the following map. • Place your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Compass Rose • The needle on a compass is magnetized to point to the earth's north magnetic pole. Thus with a compass, a person can roughly tell which direction they are headed. • There are four major directions on a compass- north, south, east & west.In between are the directions northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest. • Direction Quiz Source: http://aerocompass.larc.nasa.gov
Directions • The main directions are north, south, east, and west. • The intermediate directions are northeast, southeast, southwest and northwest. • They help describe the location of places in relation to other places.
Create your own map! • Create a map from your house to OKMS. • The following elements need to be included on your map • Title • Compass Rose • Legend • You must show at least 3 landmarks