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What are some types of maps that we use? Political Political Physical Physical Road Maps Road Maps Weather Weather Topography Topography Thematic Thematic

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Warm Up What do you notice about this map? Different Types of Maps What are some types of maps that we use? Political Political Physical Physical Road Maps Road Maps Weather Weather Topography Topography Thematic Thematic Why do we need Maps? Making Inferences With your group members, look at each of the 3 maps and list as many things as you can infer about each map on the back of that map What do you notice about this map? Which Type of Map is this? Physical Map A physical map is a map that uses different shades of colors and lines to represent or show the many different terrain types of an area, such as the elevations and waters. A physical map is a map that uses different shades of colors and lines to represent or show the many different terrain types of an area, such as the elevations and waters. The map we are looking at is a physical map of the United States that shows different types of land throughout our country. The map we are looking at is a physical map of the United States that shows different types of land throughout our country. What do you notice about this map? Which Type of Map is this? Physical Map? Physical Map? Political Map? Political Map? Thematic Map? Thematic Map? Political Map A political map is a map that shows lines defining countries, states or territories. It is unlike other maps in that its purpose is to show borders. A political map is a map that shows lines defining countries, states or territories. It is unlike other maps in that its purpose is to show borders. The map we are looking at is of The United States and is shows the boundaries of the different states. It lets us see where Colorado is in the country and also shows the borders of the state. The map we are looking at is of The United States and is shows the boundaries of the different states. It lets us see where Colorado is in the country and also shows the borders of the state. What do you notice about this map? Which Type of Map is this? Physical Map? Physical Map? Political Map? Political Map? Thematic Map? Thematic Map? Thematic Map A thematic map has a main theme, such as weather conditions, population or even hotel coverage. Whatever the theme, you can look at the map and get a detailed idea of what each area has in reference to the theme. A thematic map has a main theme, such as weather conditions, population or even hotel coverage. Whatever the theme, you can look at the map and get a detailed idea of what each area has in reference to the theme. The map that we are looking at has the theme of average annual precipitation which is the yearly amount of rainfall. The map that we are looking at has the theme of average annual precipitation which is the yearly amount of rainfall. By looking at this map we can see that Florida falls into the range of 64 to 80 inches of rainfall each year. We know this by looking at the color of Florida on the map and comparing it to the colors of the legend in the lower left corner of the map. By looking at this map we can see that Florida falls into the range of 64 to 80 inches of rainfall each year. We know this by looking at the color of Florida on the map and comparing it to the colors of the legend in the lower left corner of the map. Physical/ Political/ Thematic Map Processing Extended Essay In a detailed 3 paragraph essay, compare and contrast physical, political, and thematic maps. In a detailed 3 paragraph essay, compare and contrast physical, political, and thematic maps. Introduction Paragraph Specifics Opening statement (Make it a broad statement about how political, thematic, and physical maps all have some similarities, but many differences) Opening statement (Make it a broad statement about how political, thematic, and physical maps all have some similarities, but many differences) Talk about the 3 Maps you are going to discuss in the paper Talk about the 3 Maps you are going to discuss in the paper End with a Topic Sentence (Make a broad statement about how political, physical, and thematic maps all have similarities, but have many differences) End with a Topic Sentence (Make a broad statement about how political, physical, and thematic maps all have similarities, but have many differences) Body Paragraph Specifics Restate Topic Sentence Restate Topic Sentence One was 2 of the maps are similar but different from the 3 rd map One was 2 of the maps are similar but different from the 3 rd map Explain with details and examples (How did I come up with this information) Explain with details and examples (How did I come up with this information) Another way 2 of the maps are similar but different from the 3 rd map Another way 2 of the maps are similar but different from the 3 rd map Explain with details and examples (How did I come up with this information) Explain with details and examples (How did I come up with this information) One was that all 3 maps are similar to each other ( Similarities cannot be longitude/ latitude, legend, scale, compass, bodies of water, etc) One was that all 3 maps are similar to each other ( Similarities cannot be longitude/ latitude, legend, scale, compass, bodies of water, etc) Explain with details and examples (How did I come up with this information) Explain with details and examples (How did I come up with this information) Concluding sentence Concluding sentence Conclusion Paragraph Specifics Restate the Topic Sentence Restate the Topic Sentence Talk about the 3 Maps that were discussed in the paper Talk about the 3 Maps that were discussed in the paper Closing statement (Make it a broad statement about how political, thematic, and physical maps all have some similarities, but many differences) Closing statement (Make it a broad statement about how political, thematic, and physical maps all have some similarities, but many differences)