September+28,+2010

Information Literacy - Atlas (Lesson 2) Tuesday - September 28, 2010 Class Period Outline

1. Using the atlases students read and discuss the different elements of maps.
 * Legend/Key - Explains what symbols on the map represent.
 * Scale - The relationship between the size of the earth and the map (Indicated using fractions, words, or scale bars.)
 * Latitude & Longitude
 * Why are latitude and longitude important?

2. Class works on the "Latitude" and "Longitude" worksheets. (If you miss class I will provide you with copies the next day.)

Homework:

Atlas Quiz - Friday, October 1st