Lesson #1: Where are we? Where were we?

Activity1.3: A Map is Never Just a Map!

A historical map and a political map of the United States.They both show the same place--the United States of America--but they display very, very different data.

Historical map? Physical map? Political map? What’s the difference?In this lesson you will be learning to identify different types of maps and explain what the different types of maps display. 

Benchmark:

5.3.1.1.1: Create and use various kinds of maps, including overlaying thematic maps, of places in the North American colonies; incorporate the “TODALS” map basics, as well as points, lines and colored areas to display spatial information.

Learning Target:

I can...explain how to use TODALS when reading and creating maps

Essential Question:

How do I create and use various kinds of maps, including overlaying thematic maps, of places in the North American colonies; incorporate the “TODALS” map basics, as well as points, lines and colored areas to display spatial information?

To complete Activity 1.3 please follow the steps below:

STEP 1: View the prezi video presentation entitled Types of Maps.

As you view the prezi video, respond to the questions found below in STEP 2. 

STEP 2: Answer the following questions in the ADD TEXT SUBMISSION BOX

  1. What does a physical map show?

  1. What is relief and what does it show?

  1. What types of elevations is the color green use for?

  1. What about the colors brown, yellow, and orange?

  1. What do political maps show?

  1. On a political map, what do the different colors represent?

  1. What are stars used for on political maps?

  1. We all know that road maps show roads.What do road maps NOT display based upon the other maps you have seen?

  1. What do historical maps show?

  1. Why would a person want to use a historical map?

  1. Examine the images below and respond to the questions that follow.

  1.  What type of map is this?
  2.  How do you know this?

  1.  What type of map is this?
  2.  How do you know this?

  1.  What type of map is this?
  2.  How do you know this?

  1.  What type of map is this?
  2.  How do you know this?

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