1. Journal #3
Absolute location – a unique or exact position of something on the Earth’s surface
Relative location – a position on the Earth’s surface relative to other locations
Grid – a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
Patent – the exclusive right to make or sell an invention
When you are done with these definitions get out your notes packet and do question #1

2. Announcements
Your states/capitals and physical features maps are due TOMORROW!
Remember to bring back your green 2nd Chance sheets

3. Mapping
G-2

4. Quote of the Day
"Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.“
Thomas Edison

5. Thomas Edison (1847 – 1931) Married 16 year old Mary Stillwell in 1871
Married 20 year old Mina Miller in 1886
Awarded more than 1,000 patents
Invented the phonograph, practical electric lighting, and the kinetoscope
Bright idea while in Wyoming
Someone knocked a bamboo fishing pole into the campfire
Edison put bamboo filaments into his light bulbs for many years
“War of Currents” vs. Nikola Tesla
AC vs. DC

6. Geography writing prompt
Draw a map of a place that you are familiar with, include a compass rose and label at least 3 important features of your place

7. Bonus Questions What are the two branches of geography?
What ocean borders the East Coast of the United States?
What are the five themes of geography?
What country has a larger population the United States or China?

8. How do we organize the globe?
Lines running east-west and north-south circle the globe and create a grid
Lines of latitude are called parallels
Lines of longitude are called meridians

9. Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and longitude are measured in degrees
Latitude is measured in degrees from the equator
Longitude is measured in degrees from the prime meridian

10. Other ways to organize the globe
Hemispheres
Continents

11. The seven Continents

12. Making Maps
Projections are used to show the round Earth on a flat map.
Can you think of any problems that this might create? (hint: look at Greenland and Antarctica on the projection below)

13. Other Map Elements
Distance Scales
Compass Rose
Legend
Inset maps

14. Types of Maps
Climate Maps

15. Precipitation Maps Population Maps Economic Maps Elevation Profiles
Types of Maps
Precipitation Maps
Population Maps
Economic Maps
Elevation Profiles
Topographic Maps

16. Climate Graphs
Climate graphs show the average temperature and the average precipitation of a specific place

17. Population Pyramids

18. Maps of the United States

19. Where is the United States on a World Map?

20. Where is the U.S. on a World Map?
Absolute location:
Between 24 and 49 degrees N latitude
Between 66 and 125 degrees W longitude
The U.S is in the Northern and Western Hemispheres
The U.S. is on the continent of North America
Relative location:
The U.S. is between Canada and Mexico

21. A Climate map of the United States

22. An elevation map of the United States

23. Climate Graphs – Do the last question on g-2 before class