Students will understand that maps are visual representations of geographic information
Students will know as a result of this lesson (VirginiaSOL Objectives and Curriculum):
The students will use maps, globes, photographs and pictures in order to create and compare political, physical and thematic maps.
Key Concept: Geographic skills
STANDARD # WG.lc
The student will use maps, globes, photographs and pictures in order to create and compare political, physical, and thematic maps.
| Essential Understandings | Essential Questions | Essential Knowledge | Essential Skills |
|---|---|---|---|
A map is a visual representation of geographic information Maps reflect changes over time |
What are the major types of thematic maps? What are ways that maps show information? How do maps reflect changes over time? |
Physical and political maps Types of thematic maps Aerial Photographs Satellite images Standard ways that maps show information. |
Compare and contrast information on different types of maps. Compare maps and make inferences |