Looking at the Atlas, Maps, & Globes

Looking at the Atlas, Maps, & Globes

Poll

Do you know what is the largest city in Africa?

• Yes

• Maybe

• No

The find the answer you will need to use the Map Champ Atlas!

Poll

Has anyone ever used an atlas before?

• Yes

• No

Contents Page

Where would you look if you were interested in finding out more about the United States?

Where would you find information about life in Australia?

Glossary

• Is a mini dictionary

• It contains terms and definitions that might not know

What do you notice about the glossary?

Open Ended

What do you notice about the glossary?

Index

• an alphabetical list of topics and page numbers

• It is a place to go if you need to find information quickly

According to the Index, where would you find a map of Mali?

What two things does it tell you about Dallas?

How does it tell you to pronounce the word Haiti?

Open Ended

Give me one of the four items you can find in an atlas?