Fall 2012Fall 2012 WBLWBL

Pre-employment SkillsInterview Preparation

How to Read a Map

By Bob UldrichTechnology Education & WBL

CoordinatorKenmore East High School

Objectives

» Identify current location on a map» Identify destination on a map» Determine possible routes between

current location and destination» Position map using compass

headings

Pre-Test #1

1. What is a map Legend?A. A Diagram identifying symbols on a

mapB. A map that is black & whiteC. A device that determines true northD. Someone who has made maps for a

long time.

Pre-Test #22. What is scale on a map used for?

A. It’s the outer skin that protects the map when you are not using it.

B. It is used to determine how heavy the map is.

C. It is used to show how far distances are in real life.

D. It is a device that determines true north

Pre-Test #3

3. What is a map grid?A. The Norse goddess of mapmaking.B. An organized method for determining

locations on a mapC. The part of the map that shows

restaurants.D. A computer program that displays

maps.

More Than Meets the Eye

» The Legend» The Scale» The Compass» The Index» The Grid

The Legend

» Road Markers» Symbols» Rivers and Lakes» Urban Areas» Points of Interest» AKA Map Key

The Scale

» Distance» Conversions» Estimations

The Compass

» North» South» East» West» Never Eat Shredded Wheat

The Index

» Alphabetical» Letters» Numbers» Makes it Easy to find stuff.

The Grid

» Use the Index» Find the Corresponding Letters and

Numbers» X Marks the Spot» Just like playing Battle Ship!

Technical Mapping Activity

» Using MapQuest or Google Maps:• Determine the shortest route from

your home to 3 potential work places

• How many miles is each trip?• Is the workplace accessible to a

Metro Bus or Public Transportation?

Cool Video on Maps

Pre-Test #1 Answer

1. What is a map Legend?A. A Diagram identifying symbols on a

mapB. A map that is black & whiteC. A device that determines true northD. Someone who has made maps for a

long time.

Pre-Test #2 Answer. What is scale on a map used for?

A. It’s the outer skin that protects the map when you are not using it.

B. It is used to determine how heavy the map is.

C. It is used to show how far distances are in real life.

D. It is a device that determines true north

Pre-Test #3 Answer

3. What is a map grid?A. The Norse goddess of mapmaking.B. An organized method for determining

locations on a mapC. The part of the map that shows

restaurants.D. A computer program that displays

maps.

Putting It All Together» Obtain a Map from the Teacher» Trace your route using a different color

highlighter for the following locations:» Home To Work» Alternate Home to Work» School To Work » Alternate School to Work

» Circle Gas stations along the way» Put a Square around possible lunch locations» Estimate the distance of each route