Thanks to - www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/mapping_our_world/
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Thanks to - www.oxfam.org.uk/education/resources/mapping_our_world/ |
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| Idea borrowed from www.geographyalltheway.com - with thanks. | ||
| 1 | The globe unwrapped |
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What happens to the shapes of landmasses when a globe is flattened into a map? | |
| Can you remember 3 facts about Geraldus Mercator? | ||
| Can you remember 3 facts about Arno Peters? | ||
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Chat Show |
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of each type of map. | |
| Why is it so difficult to draw the world on paper? | ||
| Which continent looks the most different between Mercator's and Peter's maps? | ||
| 3 | Which Map is Best? |
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Decide which map is best for each person. | |
| Make sure you listen very carefully to what they are saying. | ||
| Ideal for a SmartBoard | ||