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Geography. Types of Maps. Learning Target. I can interpret and compare maps of the United States. What kind did you find?. Political. Show state and national borders, and capital and major cities. A capital city is usually marked with a star within a circle. Physical.
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Geography Types of Maps
Learning Target • I can interpret and compare maps of the United States.
Political • Show state and national borders, and capital and major cities. • A capital city is usually marked with a star within a circle.
Physical • Illustrates the physical features of an area. • Mountains, rivers and lakes.
Climate • Gives general information about the climate and precipitation (rain and snow) of a region. • use colors to show different climate or precipitation zones
Thematic • Maps that show patterns of recreational choices, languages, education, etc. • Example: • NFL teams • NBA teams • MLB teams • National Parks • Colleges
Map Project Task • You will be making a map of the United States. • Types of maps: • Political • Physical • Thematic • Climate • Regional
Project Details • Research: • Use resources to create your map. • Presentation • Elements: • Title, Compass Rose, Legend, Data • Comparing and Interpreting Types of Maps • You will do this the day the maps are due with your map and other maps…
Steps • Find out your type of map from Mrs. Shetler. • Research information needed for your type of map. • Plan: create a rough sketch of your map • Don’t forget the parts of the map • Mrs. Shetler will provide US map paper • Final Step: Insert Data & Color
Political Label 50 states Plot and label 10-15 populous capital cities around the country Plot and label national capital Physical Mountains Major rivers, lakes, oceans, and deserts Other? Thematic Choose a topic & get it approved by Mrs. Shetler Ex. Time Zones, Sports Climate Choose a season to use average temperatures, precipitation, or snowfall. Regional Color code the different regions and label them with a legend 5 regions: west, southwest, midwest, south, northeast What your map needs? (besides main elements)
Map Assignments: Mettler • Political • Ian, Alaina, Braxton, Aubrey, Jai • Physical • Keaton, Jase, Karsten, Aaliyah, Connor • Regional • Eli, Austin, Tanner, Lucas, Devon • Climate • Elena, Ping, Madi, Christian • Thematic • McKenzi, Haley, Macy, Thomas, Scout
Map Assignments: Shetler • Political • Tyse, Trenton, Emily, Annika, Brandon • Physical • Ashti, Jordan, Sean, Kaden, Ethan • Regional • Cristian, Gensis, Jacob, Matthew, Shane • Climate • Maigan, Nicole, Carson, Lizzy • Thematic • Mariah, Ashley, Chris, Nathan, Wyatt