What is a Map? (PDF)

MAP-READING Tools of the Geographer  LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. Define the term map. 2. Identify three importance of a map.  WHAT IS A MAP? Watch the video then answer the questions below: What do you know about a map? URL:https://www.y outub...

MAP-READING Tools of the Geographer  LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. Define the term map. 2. Identify three importance of a map.  WHAT IS A MAP? Watch the video then answer the questions below: What do you know about a map? URL:https://www.y outube.com/watch? v=DPBvMsT3prg  WHAT IS A MAP? Look on the map then answer the following questions: What is being shown on the map? From what location is a map normally drawn? What is used to represent features found on the ground?  WHAT IS A MAP? A map is a graphic representation of part of the land surface on a piece of paper that is drawn to scale. It is drawn as though looking down on the land from directly above (bird’s eye view). It uses colours, symbols and abbreviations to represent features found on the ground, simplifying the real world. There are several types of maps. For example, Political map. Why do I need a map when I can use GPS?  PAPER MAPS VS GPS Well,…paper maps are easier to Paper maps don’t run out use during fieldworks and in a Paper maps also give of battery power. classroom setting. better spatial awareness. WHY ARE MAPS IMPORTANT? IMPORTANCE OF MAPS  WHY ARE MAPS IMPORTANT? 1. Maps give information, tell us where places are and help us find our way about. Turn to page 38 in your atlas “Collins Students Atlas For The Caribbean” then answer the questions below: 1) In which parish is Port Maria located? _____________. 2) In which county is Manchester located? ____________. 3) Westmoreland is in the county of _________________. Leslie: “Yess! We are finally in Sicily Italy! Based on our map it shows us the ways to 4). What is the capital of St. Elizabeth? ______________. different attractions. Look Donna! The Zoo is just up north” 5). Port Antonio is the capital of ____________.  WHY ARE MAPS IMPORTANT? 2. They show features and amenities of an area. Activity: Turn to page 37 in your atlas “Collins Students Atlas For The Caribbean” and identify four features shown on the Cayman Islands map. 1. ___________________ 2. ___________________. Leslie: "Guys, I’ve located the Salt Museum on our map. Let’s go there. I've always wanted to go to an Italian 3. ___________________. museum!” 4. ___________________.  WHY ARE MAPS IMPORTANT? 3. They tell us how steep or flat the land is. It therefore tells the terrain of the land. Turn to pages 38-39 in your atlas “Collins Students Atlas For The Caribbean” and identify two places in Jamaica that are flat and two that are steep. a. Two (2) flat locations in Jamaica ______________________ Donna: “ Our map also shows some steep areas in Sicily, while the b. Two steep (2) locations in Jamaica towns/cities are on flat lands.” ______________________ WHY ARE MAPS IMPORTANT? 4. They can help us find a friend’s house or the best way to school, to shop and to a holiday destination. How do you think a map could do this?  CHECKPOINT QUESTIONS What three important points should be included in your definition of a map? One of Leslie’s friend is not convinced that maps are important, what should Leslie tell him/her to change their opinion? (use information from the lesson)