Activity 1.1: Learning to Use a Map is a Snap

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

This map image of the lower 48 states of the United States of America actually contains two different styles of maps and seems to be missing TODALS! By the end of this lesson you will be able to identify multiple different styles of maps.

Before you can get into the history of the colonies in the North America, you first need to understand where you going by learning to use maps. Maps are some of the most useful tools in the world and learning how to understand and use them is an essential skill that you will learn more about in this lesson.

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 1.1 please follow the steps below:

STEP 1: Click on the following link to view the prezi entitled TODALS- 6 Key Map Components. As you view the prezi (its like an online-friendly PowerPoint), be sure to take notes on some type of note-taking device. Your notes will help you to answer the questions that follow in STEP 2. Be sure to write down your best guess when the prezi asks you why each of letters in TODALS is important

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

1. What do each of the following letters stand for?

2.Why is each concept of TODALS (title, orientation, date, etc…) important to understand?