SKILLS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL STUDIES YEAR! Read the information and click on the speaker to hear more information. Complete your note sheet as you travel though the slides.

TYPES OF MAPS Physical Maps- shows landforms such as mountains, hills, plains, lakes, oceans, and rivers. Political Maps -shows the borders of countries, states, & territories. Also shows national capitals. Population Maps- shows where people live.

How to Read a Map A.Legend or Key- it will explain the symbols, lines, and colors on the map B.Scale- shows the distance—always use miles C.Compass Rose- shows the directions (north, south, east, & west) D.Title & Labels- explains the main idea (topic) of the map.

The Legend & Scale The legend is also called the key. It is the secret code to the map The scale shows distance on a map. Always use miles to measure!

The Compass Rose This is an example of a compass rose. N,S, E, and W are referred to as the cardinal directions. NE, NW, SE, & SW are referred to as intermediate directions

Title & Labels The title of a map is just like a title of a book. It gives you an idea about what the map explains The labels on words on a map explain or point out items on a map. For example names of countries on a map are written in all CAPITAL letters.

Title Key Notice how the countries are labeled in all capital letters!

Parts of the Earth Equator- imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. It measures 0° Prime Meridian- imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. It measures 0°

Hemisphere-is half of the Earth

Latitude & Longitude Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines on a map or globe that help us to determine the absolute location of a place. (called coordinates) CLICK TO TRY IT!!!