WARM-UP QUESTIONSWHAT IS MAP SCALE?(DOK 1)

PREDICT- WHAT ARE LARGE AND SMALL SCALE MAPS?(DOK 2)

HOW DO YOU MEASURE DISTANCE ON A MAP?(DOK 2)

Map Scale

Large Scale MapsA large scale map covers only a small area,

but it shows a lot of details from that area. (small area, many details)

BostonLawrence, Kansas

Small Scale MapsA small scale map shows a large area of the

Earth with very little detail. (Big area, little detail)

Which of these is a large or small scale map?

Small Scale

Large Scale

Large Scale

Small Scale

Distance ScalesA distance scale is used to show the

relationship between map distances and the actual distances on the Earth’s SurfaceWhere is the scale

located on this map?

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How to make a paper scale…

A paper scale can be used to find the distance between 2 or more points on a map.a. Find the scale on the map.b. Place upper left corner at the start of the scale.c. Make marks at equal intervals along the top edge of the card.d. Label the marks.e. Use the scale to measure distance between points on a map.

** What is the distance between the 2 red stars?**(9 miles)

f. You can use a paper map scale to find distances on any map that provides a scale

1 2 34 5 6 7 89

1 cm = 1 mile