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This presentation series focuses on the essential elements of mapmaking within a geography course. Students will explore various types of maps such as physical, political, and thematic maps, alongside learning key concepts including the roles of cartographers, GPS technology, and the processes involved in remote sensing and GIS imaging. Engaging activities will take place throughout the week, including presentations, project practices, and assignments. This educational journey will deepen students’ comprehension of geography and the art of mapmaking, equipping them with vital skills for their future studies.
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Geography 9-22 to 9-26 Presentations Map Making Types of Maps Parts of a Map
Sunday – Lab Day • Monday – Presentation Practice • Tuesday – Present Project ****5 Themes Project**** Sunday – Tuesday September 22-24
Tool’s of Geography Terms • Globe: 3D representation of Earth • Maps: 2D representation of Earth • Cartographer: mapmaker • Map Projection: drawing earth’s surface with minimal distortion Wednesday September 25
Assignment – 9BA and 9GA • You need to read “The Science of Mapmaking” pages 11-13 in your Geography Textbook. • Take notes about the section on the worksheet provided. • Worksheet Title: “Science of Map Making” Wednesday September 25
Read Pages 11-13 and take notes on the Science of Mapmaking. Take notes on….. • Surveyors • Remote Sensing • 3 steps used in satellite imaging • 7 steps in GIS imaging • GPS – What is it? How many satellites does it use? What are the 4 pieces of information it provides you with? Assignment – 9BB
Physical Maps-landforms and bodies of water - elevation Types of MapsSeptember 26
Political- features that humans created- cities, states, provinces, territories, countries Types of MapsSeptember 26
Thematic Maps: focus on specific types of information -Qualitative: patterns related to an idea-Cartograms: set of data other than land area-flow-line: movement of information • Qualitative Flow- line Types of MapsSeptember 26
Cartograms Types of MapsSeptember 26