Entry Task:

Use one of the small pieces of paper on your table. Pick one continent. Write a “fun fact” about that continent.

Classroom Map Results

Objectives:

The students will be able to describe the difference between a map and a globe (compare and contrast).

The students will be able to understand the concept of map projections.

Video:

http://study.com/academy/lesson/map-projection-scale.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0T05iuaH-A

Interactive Notebook Notes!

Map Projections

Map Projections are necessary because you need a way to show the round earth on a flat surface.

Orange you glad you’re learning about Maps?

Take your orange and draw a picture on it using the marker. Try and make it go around the whole orange/globe.

Peel!

Share your discoveries! Compare and contrast a map and a globe.

How are they similar? How are they different?

More Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhQXzpjnvf0

Interactive Notebook: Right side = Notes Left side = Unusual Map Projections handout