Maps and Globes
Summary of Unit:
Maps are two-dimensional representations of a three-dimensional earth. To "read" a map, one must translate real objects on the ground into symbols (icons) and observe the relative placement of these objects in an area seen from above. For navigation using a photo or map, users must possess a sense of direction based on cardinal compass points and an understanding of scaled distance. Some of the methods for teaching mapping include: air photographs to maps, looking down from high points, building models, diagramming place spaces, or mapping the classroom.
Unit Essential Questions:
Maps are two-dimensional representations of a three-dimensional earth. To "read" a map, one must translate real objects on the ground into symbols (icons) and observe the relative placement of these objects in an area seen from above. For navigation using a photo or map, users must possess a sense of direction based on cardinal compass points and an understanding of scaled distance. Some of the methods for teaching mapping include: air photographs to maps, looking down from high points, building models, diagramming place spaces, or mapping the classroom.
Unit Essential Questions:
- How do differences between flat maps and globes affect understanding of places in the world?
- Why are there different types of maps? How can they be "read" to discover the nature and the contents of the real world?