Learning About Maps

6D has been learning about maps in geography. We discussed that a map is a representaion of a region of the earth. It is also a tool that describes the setting of an environment.

We looked for roads, water, and park-like areas on maps together.

In class earlier this week, the students were placed in groups where they located such areas on different maps. They then searched for the map key. A map key is a listing of symbols that tells what each symbol stands for. Some symbols we found on map keys included P for Parking, a fork and knife on top of a dinner plate which represented restaurants, and even a star that stood for a state capital. Nice teamwork, 6D!