November+30,+2010

Information Literacy - Atlas (Lesson 2) Tuesday - November 30, 2010 Class Period Outline

1. Students learn about the different elements of maps:
 * Legend - A list that explains the symbols, colors, line patterns, shadings, and/or type used on a map. Also called a key.
 * Scale - The distance on a map in relation to the distance on the earth.
 * Latitude - The distance north and south of the Equator, measured in degrees. (Parallels)
 * Longitude - The distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, measured in degrees. (Meridians)
 * Equator - An imaginary line running horizontally around the Earth at its widest part.
 * Prime Meridian - An imaginary line running vertically from the North to the South Pole through Greenwich, England, which is zero degrees longitude.
 * International Date Line - An imaginary line running vertically at the 180th meridian in the Pacific Ocean at which the date changes.
 * Absolute Location - A unique or exact position using a standard measuring system such as latitude and longitude to describe it.

2. Class works on "Latitude and Longitude" worksheets. (If you miss class pick up worksheets from Ms. Hummel tomorrow.)

Homework:
 * Atlas Quiz - Friday, Dec. 3rd