§1.2 Geographical maps

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

Welcome!

Planning

• Welcome!
• Recap previous lesson
• What you will learn
• Explanation §1.2 
• Exercise 
• Learning goals check
• End

Recap of previous lesson

• What does Geography study?
  
• Which two subjects divide Geography?
• Which two types of landscapes are there?

What you will learn

• The history of cartography
• The five types of maps used in Geography

Map making

• Cartography
• Based on texts and drawings from explorers
• Technology
• Detailed maps

The study and making of maps

Simplified maps

• Simplified map
• Political map
• Physical map

A map that gives a summary of a large area.

A map showing the shape and sizes of countries, usually showing the names of countries and cities.

A map showing physical features like mountains, rivers and lakes.

Informative maps

• Thematic map
• Topographic map
  

A map showing information about a particular subject like climate, tourism, industry and cultures.

A map showing detailed information about a small area.

Complete the sentences!

The making of maps is called . . .

Cartographers made maps based on texts and drawings from . . .

Cartographers use new technology to make very . . .

Cartography

detailed maps

explorers

True or False?
A simplified map shows everything about a place

1. True
2. False

Drag the map type to the correct map!

Political map

Thematic map

Physical map

Making the exercises!

• Make exercise 1, 2, 3 and 4! 
  
• Whisper if you want to talk to you neighbour
• Read the book carefully
  
• If you have a question, raise you hand for help!
  
• Finished the exercises? Read the rest of §1.2 Geographical maps and practice the keywords and definitions

What you have learned

• The history of cartography
• The five types of maps used in Geography

End of lesson!

Homework: Finish §1.1 What is Geography?