1 - Thinking Geographically
Besides location, what can maps tell us?
Maps Shape Perception
Maps are like many forms of expression. They can be used to spread a specific message, perception, or idea. It depends on how you choose to represent the information.
Does knowing where North Korea is matter? Yes!
According to an experiment led by Morning Consult (a technology data company), if Americans can find North Korea on a Map, they’re more likely to prefer diplomacy to military action. Read more about it at the New York Times.
42 Amazing Maps
Hank Green is John Green's brother. They started the vlogbrothers on YouTube back in 2007. Here, Hank highlights his love of maps by showing off 42 of them.
Do you know John Green?
John Green is the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down. He is one half of the vlogbrothers on YouTube and co-creator of educational series Crash Course.
Unit 1 Google Folder
Five Themes of Geography and Key Components of Maps
The following videos will help you complete your notes on these two topics.
Using a Map Scale
A quick song to help reinforce how to use a map scale.
Putting Scale in Perspective
Seeing the visuals might help you understand the idea of scale as the person builds a larger scale map of the solar system.
Latitude and Longitude
Knowing the difference between the two is crucial in determining your exact location and find places on maps.
Projections
Various Slideshows to Help
Quizlet Sets
Basic Concepts
- Full Set Vocab: Teacher Created (75 terms): https://quizlet.com/_6ufr6
- First Half Vocab: Teacher Created (42 terms): https://quizlet.com/_1eg3dx
- Second Half Vocab: Teacher Created (36 terms): https://quizlet.com/_1eg361
- Questions: Teacher Created (42 questions): https://quizlet.com/_3mc8jg
- Diffusion - Teacher Created (6 terms): https://quizlet.com/_4e2e3