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Entry Task:
Use one of the small pieces of paper on your table. Pick one continent. Write a “fun fact” about that continent.
Classroom Map Results
Objectives:
The students will be able to describe the difference between a map and a globe (compare and contrast).
The students will be able to understand the concept of map projections.
Video:
http://study.com/academy/lesson/map-projection-scale.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0T05iuaH-A
Interactive Notebook Notes!
Map Projections
Map Projections are necessary because you need a way to show the round earth on a flat surface.
Orange you glad you’re learning about Maps?
Take your orange and draw a picture on it using the marker. Try and make it go around the whole orange/globe.
Peel!
Share your discoveries! Compare and contrast a map and a globe.
How are they similar? How are they different?
More Information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhQXzpjnvf0
Interactive Notebook: Right side = Notes Left side = Unusual Map Projections handout
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