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Word Splash

Word Splash. Use 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.

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Word Splash

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  1. Word Splash Use 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

  2. 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.

  3. Essential Question • What are the features (parts) found on a map? • Why is it necessary to be able to read a map?

  4. Turn to page A2-A3.

  5. Vocabulary Graphic Organizer • ..\..\Social Studies\Chapter 0 introduction\Introduction 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.

  6. Summarization Activity • Why is it important to know how to read a map?

  7. 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…

  8. 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.

  9. Check your answers.Scavenger Hunt Answers • tundra • Pacific Ocean • Sweden and Russia • Alaska, Hawaii • Africa Political • 1,000 • brown • Appalachian Mountains • Antarctica • Australia

  10. Essential Question • What are the features (parts) found on a map? • Why is it necessary to be able to read a map?

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

  12. 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.

  13. Summarization Activity • Complete Activity page 1 and 2. • Think about an idea for a mall map or amusement park.

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