1. Geography Pgs 1-9 Mrs. Ritzenthaler

2. The 5 themes of geography: Location Location Place Place Human/environment interaction Human/environment interaction Movement Movement Regions Regions

3. Globes and Maps A globe is a model of the earth. A globe is a model of the earth. Maps are distorted because it is impossible to transfer a round 3-D object (the earth) onto a flat surface. Maps are distorted because it is impossible to transfer a round 3-D object (the earth) onto a flat surface. Mapmakers use the projection that has the least amount of distortion for their purpose. Mapmakers use the projection that has the least amount of distortion for their purpose.

4. Latitude and Longitude http://www.confluence.org/search.php http://www.confluence.org/search.php http://www.confluence.org/search.php Absolute location: Latitude,Longitude ex) 45°N,78°W Absolute location: Latitude,Longitude ex) 45°N,78°W Equator (0° latitude) divides the northern and southern hemispheres. Equator (0° latitude) divides the northern and southern hemispheres. The Prime Meridian, or the Meridian of Greenwich (0° longitude) divides the Eastern and Western Hemisphere. The Prime Meridian, or the Meridian of Greenwich (0° longitude) divides the Eastern and Western Hemisphere.

5. Mercator Projection Shows shape and distance accurately, not size. Shows shape and distance accurately, not size. Used for sea travel. Used for sea travel.

6. Mollweid Projection Similar to the National Geographic Society choice map. Similar to the National Geographic Society choice map. Good overview of accurate shape and size of the continents. Good overview of accurate shape and size of the continents. Poles are distorted in size. Poles are distorted in size.

7. Sinusoid Projection Good for showing countries that are longer north-south, than east-west. Good for showing countries that are longer north-south, than east-west.

8. Assignment Do map skill activity Do map skill activity Due Wednesday Due Wednesday Read pages 10-17 Read pages 10-17 If you take notes, you may use them on the daily quiz! If you take notes, you may use them on the daily quiz!

9. GIS – Geographic Information Systems http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab =wl http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab =wl http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab =wl http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab =wl Satellite images are used to make maps. Satellite images are used to make maps. Information can be layered on top of each other to produce informational maps. Information can be layered on top of each other to produce informational maps.

10. Map Basics Map title tells you what the map is of: Map title tells you what the map is of:

11. Map Basics The Map Key explains what the symbols, colors and lines mean. The Map Key explains what the symbols, colors and lines mean. The Compass Rose tells you the cardinal directions: N,S,W,E The Compass Rose tells you the cardinal directions: N,S,W,E Latitude & Longitude lines tell you the absolute location. Latitude & Longitude lines tell you the absolute location. Scale, or scale bar, tells you distance on the map. Scale, or scale bar, tells you distance on the map.

12. There are many kinds of maps: Political Political Physical Physical Contour Contour Land use Land use Population density Population density The list goes on and on... The list goes on and on...

13. Political Map Show boundaries Show boundaries Cities, capitals, towns Cities, capitals, towns Colors just show different areas. Colors just show different areas.

14. Physical Map Shows physical features like elevation and relief. Shows physical features like elevation and relief. Locations of major rivers, deserts, and mountain ranges. Locations of major rivers, deserts, and mountain ranges.

15. Maps can be of anything

16. Charts & Graphs The title of the chart will tell you what information is being shown. The title of the chart will tell you what information is being shown. Read all parts of a graph or chart carefully as they can contain much information! Read all parts of a graph or chart carefully as they can contain much information! Annual production of cement by country in billions of metric tons. Click to enlarge. Source: USGS.USGS

17. Assignment: Do map skill activity in pairs or threes. (I’ll pick groups!) Do map skill activity in pairs or threes. (I’ll pick groups!) Read pg 18-19 carefully. Read pg 18-19 carefully. Do activity worksheet. Do activity worksheet. Due Thursday! Due Thursday!