Maps and Globes- Classroom and Community

What is one way that maps and globes are different?

• Globes are rectangular representations of the earth while maps are triangular representations of the ocean and animals.

• Maps and globes are not different. They are exactly the same.

• Globes are actual representations of the earth while maps are flat representations of places.

What are some things that might be included in a map of a classroom?

• white boards, desks, doors, and shelves

• toys, phones, cars and paint brushes

• stoves, refrigerators, beds and food

Why are maps important?

• They show us where to go to get a good meal.

• They show us where things are located.

• They show us how to solve math equations.

Which of the following would most likely NOT be included in a map of a classroom?

• desks

• computers

• smart board

• beds

Look at the map. What does it show?

• Locations of places in a community

• How to bake a cake

• How to get to the ocean

• Locations of characters in a movie

There can be maps of ___________.

• places

• shoes

• people

• movies

Which is a map?

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A globe is a representation of the actual shape of _______________.

• Mars

• Clouds

• Earth

• Outer Space