Transcript Geography - Grimsrud Elementary School

Geography
Types of Maps
Learning Target

I can interpret (read) and compare maps
of the United States.
Political

Show state and national borders, and
capital and major cities.

A capital city is usually marked with a star
within a circle.
Physical

Illustrates the physical features of an
area.

Mountains, rivers and lakes.
Climate

Gives general information about the
climate and precipitation (rain and snow)
of a region.

use colors to show different climate or
precipitation zones
Thematic

Maps that show patterns of recreational
choices, time zones, languages, education,
etc.

Example:





NFL teams
NBA teams
MLB teams
National Parks
Colleges
Regional
Map Project Task

You will be creating a map of a United
States, but focusing on a state to learn
more about.

Types of maps:





Political
Physical
Thematic
Climate
Regional
Project Details

Research:

Use resources to create your map
and learn more about the state.

Presentation

Elements:
 Title, Compass Rose, Legend, Data

Comparing and Reading Types of Maps

You will do this the day the maps are due with your
map and other maps…Monday, DECEMBER 1st!
Steps

Find out your type of map and state
from Mrs. Shetler.

Research information needed for your type of
map.

Plan: use pencil to start.


Don’t forget to make a map key.
Mrs. Shetler will provide the map outline of United
States for you.

Insert Data

Final Step: & Color
What your map needs? (besides main elements)

Political




Plot and label 10-15 populous
cities in the country.
Plot and label capital city of
your state.
Regional



Thematic




Mountains
Major rivers, lakes, oceans,
and deserts
Other?

Choose a topic & get it
approved by Mrs. Shetler
Ex. Time Zones, Sports
Climate
Color code the different
regions of the United States.
Physical


Choose a season to show
average temperatures,
precipitation, or snowfall.
Optional

Label states
Map Assignments: Mettler

Political


Tia (WA), Kayden (KY),
Paige (NE)
Sophia (MN), Beth
(VA), Becca (NM)
Physical

Alvin (LA), Hope (FL),
Finn (NY), Dylan (GA)
Climate

Regional




Victoria (WI), Molly
(OK), Rawlin (MS),
Jacob (OH)
Thematic

Megan (CA), Autumn
(AK), Hannah (TN),
Casey (PA)
Map Assignments: Shetler

Political


Ryilee (SC), Caroline
(UT), Alex (MT)



Regional


Halle (KS), Lexi (AR),
Luke (SD)
Physical

Sven (RI), Izzy (AZ),
Zach (ME), Brayden
(IA),
Climate
Aurora (HI), Ben (OR),
Alison (ID)
Thematic

Parker (CO), Morgan
(TX), Paige (WY), Anja
(NV)