Maps of the World

what is important to know?

• Student is expected to learn the purpose of map, and why there are many types of map

• Student should understand some questions about map - Where is it located? (identify the continents) - What is the purpose of this map? ( what is the type of this map?) - What is latitude and longitude?

Map: A diagrammatic representation

of areas of land of sea to show physical features.

Different types of the map : • Physical map • Political map • climate map • Road map

Map of the World by continents

Longitude and Latitude

Longitude

Latitude

Activity for student Find and color Africa and North America

Activity 2 What is the type of this map?

Reference • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Map• http://www.factmonster.com/world/geography/types-maps.ht

ml• http://www.mapsofworld.com/world-maps/