What Parts of the Map Help Us Understand What the Cartographer Wants Us To Know?
Mystery
Historians read. In this lesson, students will learn to read maps for clues as to the cartographer's point of view or purpose. As part of the process, students…
Overview
Historians read. In this lesson, students will learn to read maps for clues as to the cartographer's point of view or purpose. As part of the process, students will look at many types of maps that are used for a variety of purposes.
Grade Levels
- K-5
Learning Objectives
- Analyze and interpret primary source information
- Use cardinal directions, map scales, key/legend
- Discuss and support reasons to explain, What parts of the map help us understand what the cartographer wants us to know?