Unit 1: Thinking Geographically
Topic 1.1 Introduction to Maps
Topic 1.2 Geographic Data
Identify types of maps, the types of information presented in maps, and different kinds of spatial patterns and relationships.
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Identify different methods of geographic data collection.
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Map Distortion
Sketch a Map
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Locating Places in the World
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Identify types of maps, the types of information presented in maps, and different kinds of spatial patterns and relationships.
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Identify different methods of geographic data collection.
Objectives
Identify types of maps, the types of information presented in maps, and different kinds of spatial patterns and relationships.
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Identify different methods of geographic data collection.
Topic 1.3 The Power of Geographic Data
Topic 1.4 Spatial concepts
Objectives
Explain the geographical effects of decisions made using geographical information.
Define the major geographic concepts that illustrate spatial relationships.
Activities
City of Two Millions Without a
Map Project
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Subway Project
Objectives
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Explain how major geographic concepts illustrate spatial relationships.
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Define scales of analysis used by geographers.
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Explain what scales of analysis reveal.
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​Describe different ways that geographers define regions.
Activities
Mental Map Project
Unit Test