Unfortunately I am not with you all today. I hope that you are all doing well and having a good day today! There are two main things that you will be working on today in my absence. First you will be reviewing a PPT slideshow and taking notes on your own. Second you will be working on our Court Cartographer Project, where you will be free hand drawing a map of an imaginary island. This is a fun artistic activity and I hope that you enjoy it! There is a superb example of a map on the wall in the corner. Sorry I missed you all today. I look forward to seeing you all again soon! Below you will find our agenda, homework, and resources for the day.
Objectives:
- Discuss a history of map making with an emphasis on answering questions related to the content
- Read and annotate a unique story from a fictional explorer and create a map based on the information provided
- Turn in Time Zone Project if you did not finish and turn in on Tuesday
- History Today #15
- Discuss/Review: A History of Map Making
- Access Today's PPT
- On a Separate piece of paper take notes on the following items. Be sure you understand these concepts well as there will be a quiz on these topics in the next week
- Map Basics
- What are the three basic types of Maps?
- Sketch an example of each
- Map terms to know --> Create a chart and define the map terms in it
- These vocabulary terms will appear on the quiz!
- Early Map Making
- What is a cartographer?
- Who were Aristotle and Eratosthenes?
- Who was Ptolemy and why was he important?
- What became less important during the Middle Ages?
- What two types of maps became common during the Middle Ages?
- Age of Exploration
- Explain what makes Christopher Columbus important to history?
- Why is there controversy over glorifying Columbus?
- Do you think it is ok to celebrate Columbus Day? Why or why not?
- Explain what makes Ferdinand Magellan important to history?
- Did Magellan actually make it around the world?
- What are the similarities and differences between Magellan and Columbus?
- Cartography Tools
- Create a chart and explain the role and significance of each Tool
- Astrolabe
- Cross Staff
- Sextant
- Compass
- Modern Map Making
- Why was surveying important? What did it allow?
- How do Sonar and Satellites allow for more accurate maps?
- Map Projections
- Describe each type of Map Projection (include Pros and Cons!) and sketch and simple example
- Robinson
- Globular
- Mercator
- Mercator
- Mollweide
- Hammer equal-area
- Guiding Questions
- Why are maps important?
- How do you use a map?
- Turn in to the basket when you complete!
- Introduce: Court cartographer Project
- Court Cartographer Project Directions
- Court Cartographer Project Rubric
- You will be provided a piece of blank paper with a grid on it --> you ARE NOT REQUIRED to use this paper. You may use a completely blank paper or you may use another material altogether
- Extra Credit for those who go above and beyond the requirements of the map
- Extra creativity and imagination on display
- Annotated Story (10 Points)
- You are required to read and annotate the explorer's account in order to identify the features that he is describing
- Latitude and Longitude Lines
- Landforms described (name them(
- Vegetation and animals
- The Path traveled by the Explorer (list this path with a Key identification color line)
- Map Design (50 Points)
- Follow the requirements on the worksheet
- Use rulers to help provide scale
- At least 1 rough draft of your map
- Due Date is Next Thursday (October 20)
- I will review the Court Cartographer project with you when I return :)
- None
Live long and prosper,
Mr. Marchetti
10-13-16 PPT
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