Cylindrical, equalarea, johann heinrich lambert, 1772, standard parallel at the equator. This book explains how to read a map and tells what maps and globes can be used for. I added 6 different world maps, 3 usa maps, 5 globes, flags and navigation icons. Dave and ava nursery rhymes and baby songs recommended for you. From 1500s ptolemaic maps, where mountains resemble snakes, to the first u. Students locate land and water, and recite a poem about the names of the. So with this simple type of diagram making, the epsteins take their young map makers step by step to the proper way to read. The history of map has been traced back since the ancient period. A globe is a spherical model of earth, of some other celestial body, or of the celestial sphere. With relative ease and with great speed people can move from place to place. This comprehensive look at geography and the environment, maps and globes, can take you anywhereto the top of the tallest mountain on earth or the bottom of the deepest ocean. Choose from 500 different sets of social studies maps and globes flashcards on quizlet.
The line of latitude and longitude are drawn on map. This is a summary of map projections that have articles of their own on wikipedia or that are. A map is a flat drawing of the earth or part of the earth. Maps and globes are a staple of any classroom or library, as well as a great way to educate your students about the world they live in. How would one child tell another child how to get from school to his house. Scale and symbols on maps the maps most people use are road and city maps like the ones above. Before you read about this notebook, let me tell you about my ss interactive notebook bundlefor a limited time, i am offering this notebook pack in a bundled pack with all of my other social studies notebook packs at a reduced price. Connect the concept of maps and globes to the location of familiar objects in the classroom. A model globe of earth is called a terrestrial globe. Maps and globes lesson plan for 1st grade lesson planet. In reality, all maps and globes have some distortions, deletions, and simplifications associated with the intended use of the map, the makers biases, political influences, and economic factors. Students will create their own town using a map key. A relates distances on a map to actual distances on earths surface. This product will help your students compare and contrast maps and globes.
Globe compass rose latitude longitude continents oceans simply fold the cover page and cut the 3 inside pages in half. On the other hand, the 2d map is used to present the earths surface. To illustrate that globes and maps are models of our earth. If you take a fancy to any place on earth, you can go there today and still be home in time for dinner. Pdf a guide to selecting map projections for world and.
Cylindrical world map projections show polar areas with considerable distortion examples of. By drawing a plan, showing streets and identifiable objects. David lambert describes different types of maps and globes, how they are made, what they are used for, and how to understand them. This is an exciting time for us, as we work to make all of our inventory accessible via the web. To depict how grids made up of latitude and longitude lines are used on maps and globes and name the significant parallels and meridians. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. This site connects you to our live database to search our entire collection of antique maps, globes, books, and prints to locate and purchase items from our inventory. Identify the key elements of a map such as the map title, map key, symbols, and compass rose. Maps and globes 2 of 2 sample classroom assessment methods construct a map i. New listing 1863 canada map montreal quebec railroads lake ontario page. To study the use of a graphic scale to measure and. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes for people to explore and understand the world.
These maps provide information about humanmade features as well as some natural features. This maps and globes lesson plan is suitable for 1st grade. Blank, outline and detailed maps for coloring, home school and education clr csm by jones, j. Thousands of years ago our ancestors invented the map. Draw a mapmaterials paper pens or markersdirections help your child draw a simple map of her neighborhood. The 3d map version is used to depict the earths interior. Atlas, 1795, to maps and prints of 19th century railroads, to black ocean globes with copper airplane stands from the 1940s. The first book of maps and globes by sam epstein, 1959, f. Numbers and counting songs collection nursery rhymes and baby songs from dave and ava duration. Maps and globes by jack knowlton, 9780064460491, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Briefly discusses different types of maps and globes and explains such map related terms as symbol, key, direction. The book invites you to travel the globe without leaving your living room. Although its easy to find information on maps through a quick internet search, schools cannot forget to teach the many uses of maps for students and the importance of having a globe in the. Looking at maps and globes by carmen bredeson scholastic. They label maps, create a styrofoam ball globe, create a map of their community, sing a continent song, and complete a map and globe assessment worksheet. Choose from dynamic maps with bold and crisp colors or the innovative intelliglobe which boasts increased interaction with students. It gives the history of map making and how to read maps, explains the difference between physical and political maps, tells how to measure the earth with a globe and piece of string. Map book and symbols government strand 5 are you teaching your students map skills. This comprehensive look at geography and the environment, maps and globes, can take you anywhereto the top of the tallest mountain on earth or the bottom of. Discuss maps and globes through the thinking like a citizen lenses. Globes serve purposes similar to some maps, but unlike maps, do not distort the surface that they portray except to scale it down. It is mounted on an axis so that it can e rotated freely just like an earth. Maps and globes reading rainbow book 0201564460495.
Maps and globes can take you anywhere to the top of the tallest mountain on earth or the bottom of the deepest ocean. Include familiar and personal landmarks on her map. Due to the coronavirus our online service is suspended. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Today it is relatively easy to travel from country to country. They will practice using cardinal and intermediate directions. Maps and globes are tools for planning trips, learning about faraway locales. It will enable students to identify the continents and oceans of our world. In australia the national mapping agency prefers to use this projection.
Teachers home lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit. Chapter 4 globes, maps, and other geographic tools. Maps and globes a printable book for introducing or. The orthographic projection shows the globe as seen from space at an in.
Secondly, conic map projections include the equidistant conic projection, the lambert conformal. To introduce the differences between maps and globes and explain how they are made. Maps and globes objectives understand how globes and maps are alike and different. In this introduction to map and globe concepts lesson, students identify features of physical maps, political maps, and globes. A model globe of the celestial sphere is called a celestial globe a globe shows details of its subject. To use these maps, you need to know how to read a map scale and a map legend, or key.
The key points derived from reading the book are as follows. We sell a huge range of london souvenirs, gifts and collectables. The first book of maps and globes 1959 edition open. Maps and globes can show us how the earth can be divided in half. Gnomonic azimuthal equidistant lambert azimuthal equal area albers equal area conic. Lambert azimuthal projection is not limited to a single hemisphere, but can show. The shipment was received quickly and all 16 globes were in excellent condition. All usa states have each separate layers with their names. Commonly used map projections intergovernmental committee on. A globe is a map of the earth, shown around a ball. I would suggest, however, that the size of the globes in their description be changed somewhat. Globes a globe is a smallscale three dimensional model of the earth. Over 40,000 items catalogued, covering nearly every area and era. First graders complete a unit on map skills and the globe.
In 1772 swiss german mathematician johann heinrich lambert proposed an. Literature based lesson plans for maps and globes lesson one the globe and world map introduction one of the great pleasures of many people is travel. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. A much needed book and one which approaches the subject of maps and mapping by way of situations applicable to any childs experience. The lambert conformal conic is the preferred projection for regional maps in mid latitudes. Three of these common types of map projections are cylindrical, conic, and azimuthal.
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