5th GBES Maps Intro Lesson

Multiple Select

Why are maps helpful?

• They show you how to get to places you want to go.

• They are only used for navigation.

• They are not useful for understanding geography.

• Show people where things are

Multiple Choice

Explains what the symbols on the map represent.

• Legend

• Compass Rose

• Locator Map

• Scale

Multiple Choice

On the following map, what do the grey triangles represent?

• Sources of fuel

• Gold mines

• Areas where precious gems can be found

• Areas where nonmetals can be found

Multiple Choice

Where is the key on this map?

• Top Left Corner

• Top Right Corner

• Bottom Left Corner

• Bottom Right Corner

Multiple Choice

What are the cardinal directions shown on the compass rose?

• North, East, South, West

• North, South, East, West

• East, West, North, South

• South, East, North, West

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of latitude and longitude lines?

• To divide the earth in half

• To help us identify absolute locations on the earth's surface

• To meet at the north and south poles

• Lines that run horizontal

• Think "rungs of ladder"

• The EQUATOR is the exact middle line of latitude. It is 0 degrees.

Latitude

Multiple Select

Latitude measures distance north and south of the earth's ____________

• North pole

• South pole

• Equator

• Prime meridian

• Lines that run vertical

• Think "long and tall"

• The PRIME MERIDAN is the "middle" line of longitude and is at 0 degrees

Longitude

Multiple Choice

What does longitude measure?

• Distance north and south of the equator

• Distance east and west of the prime meridian

• Distance from the North Pole

• Distance from the South Pole

Multiple Choice

What is the coordinate of the elephant on the map?

• A1

• B1

• N1

• C1

Multiple Choice

At what coordinates can you find a red tractor?

• M3

• K2

• M8

• J11

Multiple Choice

At what coordinates can you find Nemo?

• M3

• K2

• M8

• M11

Open Ended

When do you use maps in your everyday life? How do the parts of a map help you?

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident