Grade 9 - Geography - Map symbols

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Map symbols

Milos Vidosavljevic

Geography Teacher

SAIS - UAQ - UAE

Lesson objectives:

- I can define map symbols

- I can identify different map symbols

- I can identify the importance of map symbols

Open Ended

Brainstorming: Why do we need symbols on a map?

Type response here

About symbols

- Symbols are simple signs that are used to represent something else. Since a map is a reduced representation of the real world the use of symbols to represent particular features are necessary.

Map symbols combine both - colors and shapes.

Open Ended

Where do we find symbols on a map?

Type response here

Where do we find symbols?

- Map symbols we can find in the Map Legend / Key on every map.

Map symbol types

- All map symbols can be classified as referring to points, lines or areas.

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol mean?

Airport

Gas station

Hospital

School

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol mean?

Airport

Restaurant

Hospital

Park

Multiple Choice

What does this symbol mean?

private

pedestrians

car park

pointless

Multiple Choice

What does a key on a map do?

Shows you how to fold the map

Shows you which way up to hold the map

Shows you what language the map is written in

Shows you what the symbols mean

Multiple Choice

What does this map symbol mean?

car park

airport

park

golf course

Match

Match the following types of symbols with real-life examples.

Point symbols

Line symbols

Area symbols

Nodes, Houses, Post office

Roads, telecommunication networks, Highways

Airport, Forest, Park

Open Ended

EXIT TICKET:

1. Where do we find symbols on a map?

2. What symbol type will be used to show a road on a map?

Type response here

Map symbols

Milos Vidosavljevic

Geography Teacher

SAIS - UAQ - UAE

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Grade 9 - Geography - Map symbols

​Map symbols

Lesson objectives:

About symbols

​Map symbols combine both - colors and shapes.

​Where do we find symbols?

Map symbol types

​Map symbols

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