1. Types of Maps
SWBAT compare and contrast different map projections; analyze topographic maps; describe map characteristics, such as map scales and map legends

2. Flattening the Earth
Using the plastic knife, carefully peel the orange, try to keep it in one piece so the continents stay intact.
Try to lay your world map flat.
Yes you can eat the orange
Discuss:
What happens when you try to flatten the pieces?
Is there any way to keep the shapes from being distorted?

3. Types of Maps Map Name Description Use Mercator Projection Conic
Projects longitude as parallel, so the areas near the poles are distorted
Used for navigation of planes and ships
Projects lines from a globe into a cone, high accuracy for small areas
Used to make road maps and weather maps

4. Types of maps Map Name Description Use Gnomonic projection
Topographic projection
Projects points and lines from a globe at a single point, distorting direction and distance
Used to plot long distance trips by sea or air
Shows the hills and valleys of an area, the changes in elevation
Used to determine where to climb a mountain

5. Definitions Map legend/key Map scale
Explains what the symbols on a map represent
Map scale
The ratio between
distances on a map and
actual distances on the
surface of the earth

6. What type of map is it?
Gnomonic
Conic
Gnomonic
Topographic
Mercator