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D.O.G.S.T.A.I.L.SWarm-Up Questions1. Recall- What elements make
up a good map? (DOK 1)2. Prediction- What parts of a map do the
letters DOGSTAILS represent? (DOK 2)D.O.G.S.T.A.I.L.SWhat does that
mean?
WRONG!
D.O.G.S.T.A.I.L.S are the 9essential elements of a good map!D -
dateTells when the map was made!(Example-2008)
**If the map is in a book, it is the date the book was
published**O - orientationRefers to the cardinal directions (N, S,
E, W) and is shown by an arrow or compass rose!
G - gridA set of intersecting lines that provides a way of
determining the absolute location of a place! Known as Latitude and
Longitude.
S - scaleShows the relationship of map distances to actual
distances on the earths surface!
T - titleDescribes what the map shows!
A - authorIdentifies the individual or institution that created
the map!(Ex.- Nystrom)
Mr. RoderickI - indexPresents a list of places on a map and
gives the grid location of each place when there is not enough room
to write them out.
L legend (key)Defines the maps symbols and colors
S - sourceIdentifies the institution or resource from which the
information on the map was compiled!
EXIT TICKET-Now do you recall what each letter means? See how
many you can remember!DOGSTAILS
D.O.G.S.T.A.I.L.S
Warm-Up Questions1. Recall- What elements make up a good map?
(DOK 1)2. Prediction- What parts of a map do the letters DOGSTAILS
represent? (DOK 2)
