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[7th Grade] [7th Grade Assignment Sheets] Geography] Language Arts] Math] Physical Science] Geography Unit Plan] Day 1] 2] 3] [4] [ 5 ]

**Teacher**- Stephanie Taylor
 * Class**- Geography
 * Grade Level**- 7th
 * Topic**- Using the Tools of Geography

Globe, East Asia centered Mercator Map (or PowerPoint slide of the map), textbooks, charts for students to fill out
 * Materials/ Technology needed **

17.A.3b- Explain how to make and use geographic representations to provide and enhance spatial information including maps, graphs, charts, models, aerial photographs, satellite images.
 * State and/or National Goals **

Students will be able to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of globes and maps in depicting the Earth's surface. Students will be able to identify the main parts of a map. Students will be able to identify how cultural perspective and influence how maps are made and viewed
 * Learning Objectives **

Students will create a chart that lists the advantages and disadvantages of each type of using a globe, a Mercator projection map, and interrupted projection map, and a Robinson projection map.
 * Assessment(s) explained **

As a class students will brainstorm and think about the types of maps that they use and what they use them for. Students can take turns listing the types of maps on the board.
 * Introductory Activity **

1. Introductory activity (5 minutes)
 * Instructional procedures (including time) **

2. Class discussion about map perspectives Show students an East Asia centered Mercator world map. Have students share their reaction to the map. Have students look at a traditional world map and compare the two. What oceans or countries are centered in the traditional map? What oceans or countries are centered in the East Asia centered map? Explain to students that in the 1600s in China maps showed China at the center and the direction south was at the top of the map. This allowed the Chinese emperor to look out over the world he claimed to rule. Ask students which map they prefer. Ask students if their answer would change if they lived in a different country. (10 minutes)

3. The parts of a map Have students look at the map on page 22 in their books. Have them point out the compass rose, the key, grid, and distance scale. Using a ruler have them determine how long 10 miles is on the map. (5 minutes)

4. Fill out charts on the advantages and disadvantages of different types of maps using textbook. Put students in groups of four. Pass out charts. One student in the group will be in charge of filling out the part of the chart on the advantages and disadvantages of globes, one will fill out the part of the chart on Interrupted Projection, one student will be in charge of Robinson projection, and one student will be in charge of Mercator projection. Once a student has completed their portion of the chart they can help any member who is having difficulty. When everyone has filled out their part they will take turns explaining their part to the other members of the group so that the other members can write down the information. When the groups are finished we will go over he answers as a class. (30 minutes)

The class will go over the students’ charts and students will turn in their charts for a completion grade.
 * Closure Activity **