Grade 6 Starter Lesson: Types of Maps
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7 questions
Note from the author:
In this lesson, you will identify types of maps.
Essential Question: How do different types of maps shape our understanding of the world around us?
In this lesson, you will identify types of maps.
Essential Question: How do different types of maps shape our understanding of the world around us?
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What types of maps do you encounter in your daily life?
What types of maps do you encounter in your daily life?
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- Draw a star where you live.
- Draw a heart on a place you'd like to visit.
- Draw a star where you live.
- Draw a heart on a place you'd like to visit.
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A map is a _______ of a _______
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According to this video, which types of maps are commonly used by geographers?
According to this video, which types of maps are commonly used by geographers?
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Match each map to its title.
Match each map to its title.
Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Category |
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arrow_right_alt | Political Map | |
arrow_right_alt | Topographic Map | |
arrow_right_alt | Thematic Map | |
arrow_right_alt | Income Map | |
arrow_right_alt | Road Map | |
arrow_right_alt | Climate Map |

Option 2: How do different types of maps shape our understanding of a place?
Option 2:
How do different types of maps shape our understanding of a place?