Topo Maps use what is called a Military Grid to determine exact location. When you look at a topographic map, you will notice grids of numbered blue lines. We can use these lines to locate any place on a topographic map.
- the numbers of the vertical lines increase as you go from West to East. This is why they are calledeasting numbers.
- the numbers of the horizontal lines increase as you go from South to North. This is why they are called northing numbers.
- you can approximate a location using 4 digits (easting and northing) - using 4 digits, Fred’s Bridge would be 2238.
- if we wanted to be more specific, the exact location of Fred’s Bridge would be 227387.
- by combining three digits from the easting and the three digits from the northing, we are able to identify a specific location on the map. Always remember to “Read Right Up”!
Unit 1 Culminating Activity
This week you will be working on the culminating activity for this unit. Follow the directions included
and feel free to use your text, all notes and any internet resources you need to complete the activity. If you have any questions
or doubts please contact your teacher.
Introduction to Geography
Thursday January 30, 2014.Canada Map Assignment work period
Friday January 31, 2014.Lesson 1Latitude and Longitude
Textbook pg. 36 #2
Monday February 3 and Tuesday February 4, 2014.Lesson 2
Assignment #1: How did you get here?
Wednesday February 5th to Thursday February 6, 2014.Lesson 3
Friday February 7, 2014.
Monday February 10, 2014.
Types of Maps
Tuesday February 11, 2014.
Textbook: Chapter 2, read pages 20-29
Answer Questions #1-8
Wednesday February 12, 2014.
Google Maps demonstration - from Chapter 2
Contours
Topo Maps use what is called a Military Grid to determine exact location. When you look at a topographic map, you will notice grids of numbered blue lines. We can use these lines to locate any place on a topographic map.
- the numbers of the vertical lines increase as you go from West to East. This is why they are calledeasting numbers.
- the numbers of the horizontal lines increase as you go from South to North. This is why they are called northing numbers.
- you can approximate a location using 4 digits (easting and northing)
- using 4 digits, Fred’s Bridge would be 2238.
- if we wanted to be more specific, the exact location of Fred’s Bridge would be 227387.
- by combining three digits from the easting and the three digits from the northing, we are able to identify a specific location on the map.
Always remember to “Read Right Up”!
Thursday February 13, 2014.
Friday February 14, 2014.
Time Zones
Time Zones of the World
- complete this short assignment involving the earth's time zones
For your interest:
* The Directorate of Time, U.S. Naval Observatory
* World Map with time zones
Tuesday February 18th - Friday February 21st
Unit 1 Culminating Activity
This week you will be working on the culminating activity for this unit. Follow the directions included
and feel free to use your text, all notes and any internet resources you need to complete the activity. If you have any questions
or doubts please contact your teacher.