CONTENT STATEMENT
- Physical and political maps have distinctive characteristics and purposes. Places can be located on a map by using the title, key, alphanumeric grid, and cardinal directions.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Political maps show boundaries, towns, and other human features while physical maps show physical features like elevation or landforms.
When students say that the park is on the north side of main street, they demonstrate an understanding of relative location.
If they locate the museum at G11 on an alphanumeric grid, they are beginning to understand absolute location. The use of an alphanumeric grid at this level lays the foundation for understanding absolute location, and latitude and longitude in later grades.
Students can find the cardinal directions (NSEW) on a map.
Students can use maps of the local community to find landmarks and other familiar places.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Describe characteristics of physical and political maps and identify the purpose for each.
Use the map title, key, alphanumeric grid, and cardinal directions to locate places in the local community.
POTENTIAL CAREERS
Searched: using maps
| 17-3031.00 | Surveying and Mapping Technicians Bright Outlook |
| 17-1021.00 | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
| 19-4012.01 | Precision Agriculture Technicians |
| 15-1299.02 | Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians |
| 17-3011.00 | Architectural and Civil Drafters |
| 17-1022.00 | Surveyors |
| 19-3051.00 | Urban and Regional Planners |
| 19-2099.01 | Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists |
| 51-9195.00 | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic |
| 17-2051.00 | Civil Engineers |
| 51-5111.00 | Prepress Technicians and Workers |
| 51-9123.00 | Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers |
| 17-3012.00 | Electrical and Electronics Drafters |
| 19-2042.00 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers |
| 43-4071.00 | File Clerks |
| 43-9061.00 | Office Clerks, General |
| 53-2012.00 | Commercial Pilots |
| 19-2021.00 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists |
| 19-1031.00 | Conservation Scientists |
| 19-3092.00 | Geographers |