Let's learn about scale!

Let's learning about 'Scale' in BOLTSS

Learning Intention for today

• To understand the essential elements of a map.

• To be able to measure distance using a scale.

Poll

Are you understanding our Geography classes so far?

• Sure am

• I sometimes understand and sometimes not

• I need a little more help

• What is Geography?

Draw

Where is the border?

Draw

Draw the orientation

Multiple Choice

Is there a legend on this map?

• Yes

• No

• I am stuck on what a legend is

Let's break down 'Scale'.

How is scale often represented on a map?

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There are three ways the scale of a map can be represented. Let’s look at this in more detail.

Poll

Do you feel confident in using scale based off how the video explained it?
  Rate yourself 1 not very confident ----------------5 very confident.

• 1

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• 4

• 5

Draw

Let's test your skills (Just for fun)

Draw a map of Australia