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Unit 1: Intro to MappingMap Your World Package
Map Your World
Objectives: Gain practice using mapping conventions Gain practice labelling and using a contemporary (current) physical map Consider the effects of design decisions required in the creation of a map Create your own map of a specific geographical area that serves as a tool to understand that space.
Timeline:Class Date Assigned: Class Work Time: Due Date:
Day 2 Block F Friday 28 November Friday 28 NovemberTuesday 2 December Thursday 4 December
Day 1 Block B Monday 1 December Monday 1 DecemberWednesday 3 December Friday 5 December
Final Product Check List:You will hand in this completed package, which should include:
Completed notes section Completed self-assessment on the rubric Paragraph Physical Map (attach) Personal Map (attach)
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Part I- Notes Section
1. Brainstorm: When have I used a map? Or What kind of maps have I seen being used in class, on trips, in books/film, in video games?
2. Complete both the table below and the table on page 3:Uses of Maps Limitations of Maps
Projection Examples:
Winkel Triple Projection 1921Source: http://www.winkel.org/
Mercator Projection (1569)Source: http://www.wired.com/
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Term Technical Definition Practical Use
Map
Convention
Latitude
Longitude
Compass
Legend
Scale
Projection
Physical Map
Political Map
Thematic Map
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Part II- Instructions for Physical Map:1. Use the template provided (See Page 6).
2. Carefully label the continents and selected bodies of water below. Bodies of Water Continents
Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Arctic Ocean Indian Ocean Mediterranean Sea Red Sea Black Sea Caribbean Sea
Africa Asia Europe South America North America
3. Carefully create or label the following map conventions:Latitude Longitude
Tropic of Cancer 23.5°N Tropic of Capricorn 23.5°S Equator 0° Arctic Circle 66.5°N Antarctic Circle 66.5°S North Pole 90°N South Pole 90°S
Prime Meridian 0° International Date Line 180°
4. Create a legend that identifies land, water, explains your labelling system, explains any other symbols used.
Part III- Instructions for Personal Map:1. On an 11” x 17” sheet of paper create a map of one of the following physical places:
Your room Your house (1 floor) Your neighbourhood A classroom St George’s Senior School (1 floor) A city of your choosing
2. Ensure that your map follows in the spirit of the mapping conventions we discussed in our Manor Map project, including:
Border Orientation Legend Title Scale Source (your name)
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Part IV- Paragraph:
Once you have completed the notes in class and both the maps, choose one of the following questions to answer in the space below. Your response should demonstrate what you have taken in about mapping, and will also be a chance to demonstrate your paragraph writing abilities.
1. Creating a Map: What are some important steps and conventions to think about when you are labelling, reading or creating a map?
2. Compare and Contrast: Consider the two maps you are submitting and describe at least 2 ways they are similar and 2 ways they are different.
3. More/Less Useful: Which of the maps you are submitting is more useful? Be sure to give at least 2 reasons to support your choice.
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Map Template for Part II
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