Do Now (7 min) 8/26 Interpreting Maps pg. 3-4 Answer the questions using COMPLETE sentences in the blank space on page 3 of your notebook. What are the key elements of a map? What is the purpose of the key elements? What strategy do we use to remember the key elements? Glue your world map & TODALSIG chart handout on page 2 of your notebook Be sure to write the Table of Contents for today!

Hook – 2 min In what ways do we use maps to show information?

Objectives 6.3B Pose and answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns for various world regions and countries shown on maps, graphs, charts, models, and databases. 6.21C Organize and interpret information from outlines, reports, databases, and visuals, including graphs, charts, timelines, and maps.

Guiding Question How do maps show history, political divisions and geography?

Direct Instruction (15 min) Pre-Reading and annotating Look for important words that help us understand what the type of map is why it is useful.

Guided Practice (20 min) Type of Map: Evidence/Clues: Visual Notes Type of Map: Evidence/Clues: What important information does this map offer?

Checkpoint (3 min) How did we classify the first map? Why? How did you classify the second map? Why? How did you classify the third map? Why?

Independent – Part II – Map analysis (10 minutes) Provide a detailed response for the questions.

Guiding Question (5 min) How do maps show history, political divisions and geography? Maps show political divisions by… They also show geography by using… Maps can also so history by…

Exit Ticket (10 min) Glue the map on page 3 of your notebook. Write the question and the correct answer choice.