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#1

What map element tells you the subject of the map?

TITLE

#2

• Put your pen or pencil on the map so it points north.

• Now point it south. • What should be included

on a map to help you find which direction is north?

ORIENTATION = COMPASS ROSE

#3

• Is this map current and up to date?

• What could help you find out?

DATE

#4

• Who can we blame if the map is not accurate?

• Is there a piece of information to help you figure out who you would call to report a mistake?

AUTHOR

#5

• Are there special symbols or colors to help you use this map?

• Where are they found?• What can you learn from

using this map?

LEGEND (KEY)

#6

• Choose two different places on the map.

• What can you use to determine the distance in miles between the two places?

SCALE

LARGE SCALE VS. SMALL SCALE MAPS

1.Why would someone use a map like this? Come up with 2 – 3 uses.

2. What interesting or important features are included on the map to help someone use it effectively for the reasons you listed for #1?

ASSIGNMENT – I WANT THE WORLD MAP1. CONTINENTS2. OCEANS3. TODALS – MAP ESSENTIALS

Continents and Oceans Rap