9/22 What are Maps?

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

• identify elements of a world map.

Why?

• To better understand the map as a tool for learning.

1.  We did this the other day:

In your scrap paper Doc follow  The Rules for Producing Questions listed below, focusing on the topic maps:       5 minutes

• Ask/write as many questions as you can
• Do not stop to discuss, judge, or answer any questions - don't ask whether or not it is a good enough question
• Write down every question exactly as it is stated - don't worry about wording
• Change any statement into a question

      

      With a partner label each question as open or closed.

2.    Label the map on the floor.    8 minutes

3.  Develop strategies to label it more quickly.      4 minutes

4. Label it more quickly - repeat.      20 minutes

5.  Exact location - practicing latitude and longitude     10 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• Explain what you did in class today.
• What were some of the things on the map?
• What is exact location?