17.17 4. Invite the students to get in pairs and take turns reading the article again out loud. Have them underline the characteristics of a political map as they read. 5. Have a discussion: a. What color is the United States on this map? (different shades of yellow and orange) b. What color is Canada on this map? (gray) c. What color is Mexico on this map? (gray) 6. Have students complete the graphic organizer Where on the Map?. 7. Have them add an image and a definition of a political map to their geography vocabulary flipbooks. Article Assessment Questions: 1. What does a political map show? a. borders b. lakes c. mountains d. oceans 2. Who decides the borders on a political map?
a. governments b. mapmakers c. parents d. principals
Materials Needed: Graphic organizer Where on the Map?
Online Related Media: Video: “Types of Maps - 2nd” Extended Reading Articles: N/A
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