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Keys Es Unit One HW Intro and Maps and Mapping
Keys Es Unit One HW Intro and Maps and Mapping
Name__________________________
At the end of
this unit, you
should be able
to:
Define theories,
laws, and
models and
their roles in
scientific
understanding.
Explain how
scientists do
science.
Compare and
contrast
operational and
historical
science.
Match earth
scientists with
their fields:
Geologists
Hydrologists
Marine
Scientists
Meteorologists
Reading
See text
unless
otherwise
noted.
Section
1:5 (p. 7)
Section 1
C
Section
1.10
Section
1.11
Example, pictures, or
illustrationsYou may
not always need something
in this column. Engage the
right side of your brain to
complement the left side
by drawing an explanatory
diagram or picture. You
could also use an
additional page to continue
this column.
2
Astronomers
Engineers
Explain how a
map is a model.
Discuss why
maps need
coordinate
systems.
Define the key
terms for using
latitude and
longitude to
find a location.
Locate points
on Earths
surface by their
geographic
coordinates,
latitude and
longitude.
Summarize
standard map
features.
Describe the
advantages and
disadvantages
of different
map
projections.
Describe the
uses of political,
geographic, and
topographic
maps.
Explain what
distinguishes a
topographic
map from other
maps.
In your own
words, describe
what a GPS
system is.
Chp. 3
Section
3A
Section 3A
Section 3B
Section 3B
HANDOUT
Facet,
p.57
3
Explain what a
thematic map is
and for extra
credit, bring an
example to
class.