9.26.12/9.27.12 Topographic Maps

Agenda:

• Topographic map notes:  Students work in a packet that discusses how to read topographic maps, including calculating gradient.  
• Play-doh Topo Lab - students make a contour map from a sculpted mountain.  

Do Now answers from 9.23/9.24: Question -   Look at the two coordinates below.  Which one is located closer to the equator? Explain how you know.  
Point A:  75〫S, 5〫W
Point B: 30〫N, 105〫W

Answer:  Point B is closer to the equator, because the lower the latitude (the N/S coordinate), the closer it is to 0 degrees, which is the equator.  

Today's Objective:  

• Students will correctly interpret contour maps including:  contour interval, gradient, and stream flow.  
• Students will accurately construct a contour map

9.24.12/9.25.12 GPS Activity

Agenda:

• GPS Activity - students find points on campus using latitude and longitude
• Longitude article (excludes 2nd period)
• Other wrap-ups - Finish: 
• Metric Olympics (2nd period only)
• Globe Activity
• Mapping Florida Activity
• Student conferences

Do Now answers from 9.20/9.21:  What type of map is displayed below?  Explain how you know.

Answer:  The map displayed is a physical map because its main features are landforms like mountains, rivers, etc.

Today's Objective:  

• Students will use latitude and longitude to find the location of places/objects.