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Understanding Maps: Scale, Distance, and Directions in Geography

In this geography lesson, students will learn how to interpret maps using scale, distance, and direction. The session will include engaging activities such as a ball activity and a 'Fact or Fiction' game focused on map elements. Students will work in groups to measure distances between various cities and draw a map of their classroom from a top view, complete with symbols, a compass rose, and a scale. They will explore concepts of physical and political maps, as well as contour lines and their significance.

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Understanding Maps: Scale, Distance, and Directions in Geography

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  1. Geography April 9, 2014

  2. F.O.A. (Bellwork)

  3. Essential Questions • How do you interpret a map using scale, distance, and direction?(7.3.15) • What are the basic elements of maps and mapping? (7.3.1)

  4. Today • Ball activity • Fact or Fiction • Using map activity • Scale measurement with your group • Assignment: Classroom (with a twist)

  5. Fact or Fiction • Physical maps show borders.

  6. Fact or Fiction • Contour lines show elevation.

  7. Political or topographic map?

  8. Find the distance • 1) Nashville to Raleigh, N.C. • 2) Springfield, Ill. To Baton Rouge, La. • 3) Chicago, Ill. To Gainesville, Fla. • 4) Miami, Fla. To Montgomery, Ala. • 5) New Orleans, La. To Harrisburg, Pa. • 6) Des Moines, Iowa to Knoxville • 7) Columbia, S.C. to Athens, Ga. • 8) Jefferson City, Mo. To Washington, D.C.

  9. F.O.A. (Bellwork) • In which direction would I be traveling if I went from Libya to Ethiopia? • Northwest • Southwest • Northeast • Southeast

  10. Today • BrainPop on test-taking skills • Go over LCAP part two • Finish map of the classroom

  11. Draw your classroom • Your view is from the top of the room looking down. • Draw a large rectangle on your paper • Begin in the corner of the room and draw different symbols to represent the different pieces of furniture in the room. • Write a title at the top • Draw a legend and give me five symbols. • Draw in a compass rose • Draw in a scale • Provide directions to five different places in the room. Remember: Your view is at the top of the room looking down.

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