1 - Thinking Geographically

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.

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.

A quick song to help reinforce how to use a map scale.

Seeing the visuals might help you understand the idea of scale as the person builds a larger scale map of the solar system.

Knowing the difference between the two is crucial in determining your exact location and find places on maps.