4.6.2 maps i
Learning Target: I can use maps to figure out which place is most habitable to my needs.
Learning Target: I can use maps to figure out which place is most habitable to my needs.
Introduction video
Introduction video
Watch the introduction video that will walk you through the steps of what you are expected to do during this lesson.
Watch the introduction video that will walk you through the steps of what you are expected to do during this lesson.
1. JAMBOARD "PARKING LOT"
1. JAMBOARD "PARKING LOT"
Share what you know about maps!
Share what you know about maps!
2. REVIEW scenario
2. REVIEW scenario
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association wants to plan in case of a catastrophic weather related event. The NOAA wants to build a weather station to monitor weather across the United States. They are unsure which state would be most suitable for this station. Your task is to:
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association wants to plan in case of a catastrophic weather related event. The NOAA wants to build a weather station to monitor weather across the United States. They are unsure which state would be most suitable for this station. Your task is to:
1. learn cause and effect that weather, climate, and temperatures has on the environment,
1. learn cause and effect that weather, climate, and temperatures has on the environment,
2. explore different maps around the United States,
2. explore different maps around the United States,
3. collect and display data,
3. collect and display data,
4. draw conclusion and cite sources and present your selected choice to NOAA.
4. draw conclusion and cite sources and present your selected choice to NOAA.
3. high utility words
3. high utility words
data
data
Data is a collection of information, gathered by observation, questioning or measurement.
map
map
A map is a drawing that shows different kinds of information about the Earth or various locations.
4. what do maps tell us?
4. what do maps tell us?
Teacher explaining how to study different maps and what they tell us!
Questions to guide your thinking:
What does the map tell you? Look at the map symbol legend!
Which region of the United States would you think would be the best fit place to build a weather station?
Minimum temperature averages
Minimum temperature averages
Maximum Temperature Averages
Maximum Temperature Averages
North Atlantic Hurricane chart
North Atlantic Hurricane chart
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TORNADOES
AVERAGE NUMBER OF TORNADOES
WILDFIRES ACROSS UNITED STATES
WILDFIRES ACROSS UNITED STATES
2019
5. Share
5. Share
After looking at all the different maps, which region of the United States do you think would be best suited for the weather station requested by NOAA? Respond using the Google Form link below!
After looking at all the different maps, which region of the United States do you think would be best suited for the weather station requested by NOAA? Respond using the Google Form link below!
GOOGLE FORM LINK
GOOGLE FORM LINK