1. Geography/ Introductory Chapter
6th Grade

2. Maps Essential Question:
What are the differences between physical and political maps?

3. pHYSICAL mAPS
Show the location of land forms
Deserts
Mountains
Plains
Rivers
Lakes
Colors are used to show differences in land elevations

4. Physical map of the united states

5. Physical map of the united States
Name four physical features you see on this map
(a)_______________________________________
(b)_______________________________________
(c)_______________________________________
(d)_______________________________________
Name on ocean that you see on this map.

6. Do not show physical features Show state and national boundaries
Political maps
Do not show physical features
Show state and national boundaries
Show capital and major cities
Capital cities are often marked with a star within a circle
Often include significant bodies of water

7. Political Map of the united States

8. Political map of the United States
Name 2 states that you see on the map.
(a)_____________________________________
(b)_____________________________________
Name 2 countries that you see on the map.

9. Pieces of a map
Symbols
A picture or thing that stands for something else
Map Key
The part of the map that tells what shapes and symbols on the map represent
Compass
The tool or part of the map that shows the cardinal directions
Scale
Relationship between a distance on the map and actual distance on the ground

10. 1. What are two things that are the same on both maps?
Making Connections
1. What are two things that are the same on both maps?
2. Answer the Essential Question: What are the differences between physical and political maps?

11. What is the purpose of a timeline?
Timelines
Essential Question:
What is the purpose of a timeline?

12. Timeline
Calendar of events that makes it easy to see the order in which the events occurred
Can be used to compare one civilizations events with another civilization
Can show change over time

15. Dates on timelines B.C.E. “Before the Common Era” Also called “B.C.”
Years count down to zero
For example, 3,000 B.C.E. occurred much earlier than 250B.C.E.
C.E.
“Common Era”
Also called “A.D.”
Years count up from zero
For example, 500 C.E. occurred much earlier than 1500 C.E.

16. Make your own timeline!
Use the timeline below to create a calendar of events from your own life. You will want to include important milestones such as birthdays, the birth of a brother or sister, your first day of kindergarten, etc.. What was the most important thing that happened to you in each year? What you include is up to you!

17. Making Connections
1. How can a timeline be used to compare one civilization’s events to another’s?
2. Answer the Essential Question: What is the purpose of a timeline?