map skills i: using an atlas
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Map Skills IUsing an Atlas
René M. Lafayette, M.Ed.6th Grade Social StudiesSamoset Middle School
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2Using an AtlasQuestion: What is an Atlas?
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3Using an AtlasDefinition: A collection of Maps, containing at least two types (of maps).
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4Using an AtlasPhysical Maps: highlights major, natural features of the region.
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5Using an AtlasPolitical Maps: highlight cities, countries and other political divisions.
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6Using an AtlasThematic Maps: single focus on a subject or theme.
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7Using an AtlasGraphs: Summarize complex facts in an easy to understand visual format.
Other types include bar (pictured), circle graphs and picture graphs.
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8Using an AtlasMap keys: elevations, growning seasons, land uses.
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9Using an AtlasGlossary: defines many terms used on the maps and graphs contained in
an atlas.
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