Whether you were struggling last year or not, becoming an "A" student or maintaining an "A" average is a goal that every student should have. Grades are very important, but even more, so is understanding the concepts. Here are some ways to become an "A" student this school year. Organizational Skills Being organized is an essential skill to have if you want to be an "A" student. This means you have to become very familiar with to-do lists and planners. Have a folder with sections for each subjec t that you do so that you can easily and effectively file handouts, worksheets, notes and test papers. Studying : As it relates to studying, create a list with the topics or points that you wish to study based on the time that you have to study. However, be realistic with what you can achieve in each study session. There are also various study techniques that you can make use of! Homework : When it comes to homework, be sure to create a list of your h...
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Definition of Map, Map Elements, Types of Map
What is a Map?
A map is a diagrammatic representation of all or part of the Earth's surface shown from an aerial view.
Map Elements
The word "element" refer to a central part of something. In map making, map elements refer to the basic parts making up the map.
These include:
Title
Scale
Compass Direction
Key
Border
Title
This indicates the name of the place being represented. It may also include the type of map.
Scale
This indicates the size of the map in relation to the actual ground being represented. There are different types of scales. You can learn about them in another post.
Compass Direction
This is an arrow that indicates where North is on a map
Key
This shows what the symbols, abbreviations and colors on the map means.
Border
This is a square or rectangle drawn around the map as a boundary
Here's a song to help you remember the map features
Definition of Map, Map Elements, Types of Map
What is a Map?
A map is a diagrammatic representation of all or part of the Earth's surface shown from an aerial view.
Map Elements
The word "element" refer to a central part of something. In map making, map elements refer to the basic parts making up the map.
These include:
Title
Scale
Compass Direction
Key
Border
Title
This indicates the name of the place being represented. It may also include the type of map.
Scale
This indicates the size of the map in relation to the actual ground being represented. There are different types of scales. You can learn about them in another post.
Compass Direction
This is an arrow that indicates where North is on a map
Key
This shows what the symbols, abbreviations and colors on the map means.
Border
This is a square or rectangle drawn around the map as a boundary
Here's a song to help you remember the map features
So why do I need to learn map reading?
- To be able to understand landforms of an area
- Provide direction from one place to the next
- Shows the distance between two areas
- Aids in identifying your place in the world
Types of maps
Watch the videos below to learn about some types of maps.
PART 1
PART 2
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