Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Chapter 2- 3 terminology test

Learning Goals

I can demonstrate my knowledge of mapping terminology.

I can interpolate spot elevations in order to draw contour lines.
I can prepare a digital Elevation Model for use in Arcview.

Lesson:

Administer test 1
Continue Contouring Activity in Arcview.
Complete the Digital Elevation Model of personal island and start to digitize the the DEM in Excel for use in Arcview.

Sample:




Test on Thursday
Contouring


Test on Monday -
Using a road Map

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Representing Elevation on Maps 2

Learning Goals.

I know several techniques to represent elevation on Maps.
I know how to interpolate spot elevations in order to draw contour lines.
I know how to prepare a digital Elevation Model for use in Arcview.

Lesson:

Continue Contouring Activities in Arcview.

Teach the process for creating a contour map and creating a digital elevation map from this work.


Test on Wednesday
Chapter 2 and 3 outline questions - Terminology


Test on Thursday
Contouring

Monday, February 25, 2013

Representing Elevation on Maps

Learning Goals.

I know several techniques to represent elevation on Maps.
I know how to interpolate spot elevations in order to draw contour lines.

Lesson

Take up scale questions and Chapter 3 outline questions.

Scale Answers

Chapter 3 outline questions ANSWERS

Provide notes on representing elevation on Maps

Teach contouring
Students will work on sample questions.

Test on Wednesday
Chapter 2 and 3 outline questions - Terminology

Friday, February 22, 2013

Time Zones and Chapter 3 Outline Questions

Learning Goals

I can  determine time in different parts of Canada knowing Canada's Time Zones.
I can determine time in different parts of the world using longitude.

Notes

Time Zones

Lesson

Complete Chapter 3 outline Questions

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Chapter 2 Outline Questions and Answers

Lesson:

Students to complete the chapter 2 Outline questions in class.
Chapter 2 outline questions with answers.

When the chapter 2 outline questions are completed in class they are to start Chapter 3 outline questions. Chapter 3 questions are not to be completed for tomorrow.


Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Map Grid and Relative Scale

Map Grid and Relative Scale

Learning Goals

I can describe characteristics that destinguish Large and Small Scale Maps.

 I know how to describe where places are found on a large scale map using a Map Grid / Military Grid

Lesson

Provide instruction related to Relative Map Scale.
Scale Notes Scale and Metric conversions within the metric system.

Provide instruction related to Map Grid.

Activity:

Stratford Map Activity. Reading a Topographic Map - Using Map Grid