February+16,+2011

Information Literacy - Atlas (Lesson 3) Wednesday - February 16, 2011 Class Period Outline

1. Class practices "reading" POLITICAL MAPS.

POLITICAL MAP - A map that shows countries, states, or other political units. A political map reflects man-made, political decisions.

2. Class practices "reading" PHYSICAL MAPS.

PHYSICAL MAPS - A map that identified features of the Earth's surface, such as mountains and oceans.

3. Students complete "Political and Physical Maps" worksheets. (If you miss class you can collect the worksheets from Ms. Hummel tomorrow.)

Homework:
 * Atlas Quiz - Friday, Feb. 18th.