The World in Spatial Terms

Purpose& Differences Day 1

http://education.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/map/

1. Click on the link above
2. Read the article and answer the following questions:

�        A map is symbolic representation of selected ______________ of a place,usually drawn on a flat surface.

�        Today maps are often _________________ .

�        A map usually has a ________________, or key, that gives the scale ofthe map and explains what the various symbols represent.

�        In which direction do Longitude lines run?

�        What does DOGSTAILS stand for?

�        A ___________ , a spherical model of Earth accurately represents theshapes and locations of the continents.

�        One method of remote sensing is _________________, taking photographs ofEarth from the air.

�        A Thematic map emphasizes one ___________ or topic.

�        The world�s oldest existing map dates how many years back?

InterpretMap Day 2

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/07/biocapacity-and-ecological-footprint/

1. Click on the above link and it should take you to an article called, �Is Your State Consuming More Than Nature Can Provide?�
2. Read about the issue and discuss with in your group about the map of the U.S. and what areas are red versus what areas are green. Study the Web page and answer the following:

�        Why do you think the main area that is green, is green?

�        Why do you think the states that are listed as the greatest deficit inacres per person are?

�        In Maryland, how many more acres per person to meet consumption needs?

�        How many surplus global acres per person does South Dakota have?                

InterpretChart Day 3

http://egsc.usgs.gov/isb//pubs/booklets/elvadist/elvadist.html

You must copy the above link and insert into google.com in order to pull the page up!**

1. What were the elevations and distances dermined from?
2. What city, state is ranked number 10 for largest city?
3. What is the elevation in number of feet of Mount Lincoln?
4. Under the �Lengths of United States Boundaries� Chart, what is the Statute Miles for the Southern boundary of conterminous U.S.?

LocateFeatures Day 4

http://education.nationalgeographic.org/activity/mapping-landforms/

1.      Enlarge theactivity under Mapping Landforms by pressing the X button in the bottom rightcorner.

2.      The bottomright of the screen will give you 7 boxes to click (You will use the 2, 3, 5,& 6 box)

3.      Click thesecond box and review the different types of Landforms. Answer the followingquestions:

�        Which landform is the highest?

�        Which landforms are flat?

�        Which are bodies of water?

�        Which landforms have you seen before? Discuss with group!

4.      Click on box3 and it will provide aerial photos of different landforms.

5.      Click on box5 and answer the following questions:

�        At the foot of what mountain is the Piedmont located?

�        What group of mountains are the Blue Ridge Mountains and AlleghenyMountains apart of?

�        What body of water does the Potomac River flow into?

6.      Click on Box6. Review the map as a group and answer the following:

�        What mountains have the highest elevation?

�        In what states are they located?

�        In what region do you think most of the United States� food isgrown?

Quiz & Game! Day 5

http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps/atlas/puzzles.html

1. Review notes and questions from this week as a group during the first 5-10 minutes of class.
2. I will instruct you when ready and go to the Quiz tab and we will take as a class using your computer and the projector.
3. When you are finished check out the tab labeled "Way to Go!" Discuss the questions as a group and watch the video or play the games above!