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Introduction to Maps
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What are maps?
What are map projections?
Where is the EU?
Do you know the UK?
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What are maps?
A map is a 2 dimensional drawing or picture of an area.
Maps can vary from a simple sketch to a complex Ordnance Survey map.
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Why are maps useful?
Maps can help you plan your route. You are more likely to arrive at your destination quickly and safely if you use a map.
They can also help you visualize what a place looks like and so you will know what to expect when you get there.
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Map rules!
Title
Scale
Compass Point
Key
A map always needs a:
What is missing from this map?
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What are maps?
What are map projections?
Where is the EU?
Do you know the UK?
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The Earth is round and three-dimensional.
As we flatten the globe onto a piece of paper (a projection) we slightly change the shape of the countries and/or the size of the countries.
Map projections
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What are maps?
What are map projections?
Where is the EU?
Do you know the UK?
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Continents
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Where are the oceans?
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European countries and flags
Which of these countries are not members of the EU?
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EU countries
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Name that country!
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What are maps?
What are map projections?
Where is the EU?
Do you know the UK?
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United Kingdom
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Mountains
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Rivers
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Cities
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