3 - Map types & fieldwork

• Aardrijkskunde
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 1

Welcome to geography!

Mister De Graaf

Boss of Geography

This Lesson

Reflection

Different types of maps

Exercices

Being awesome (if you're not, please leave the classroom)

earth.google.com

Show how the world looks on different levels. 

Zoom in and out and switch between global, continental, national, regional and local 

Reflection

Different map types

There are different types of maps. They all have different functions.

1. Political Map

A political map shows the shape and sizes of countries/regions. You can easily distinguish different countries/provinces in this type of map.

A physical map shows mountains, rivers, lakes and other physical features.

2. Physical Map

3. Thematic Map

A thematic map shows everything about a particular place, like climate, tourism, industry, culture and many other subjects.

Reflection

Reflection

4. Mental Map

A mental map shows a person’s point-of-view of an area. The locations and distances don’t have to be accurate.

Different types of maps

1. Physical Map
2. Political Map
3. Thematic Map
4. Mental Map

Maps are awesome

Find the maps and name the

levels of geography and the

different types of maps you

encounter

Klik op satelliet en zoek Walburg

To Wallie and beyond

Form groups of 3-4 people

Appoint 1 ‘time keeper’ and 1 ‘writer’

Bring a pen and leave your bags in the classroom.

Ready? Come to the front of the classroom with your group.

Be back at C10 at 12:05. Good luck!!!!