Maps and Globes Webquest Maps and globes are used to learn information about the world we live in. They show us all kinds of information about places. You are about to begin a quest for information concerning Maps and Globes. You will be visiting different websites to find the information you need to answer various questions about Maps and Globes. A few hints are listed below that will help you complete your quest successfully. Please read these hints before starting your adventure. Click ONLY on the links that are part of the Maps and Globes Website. After finding the information you need, click on the back button in the upper left hand corner of the browser window to return to the Maps and Globes Website. REMEMBER only click on links that are located on the Maps and Globes Website. Good Luck! What is a Globe? A globe is a map of the earth, shown around a ball. Maps and globes can show us how the earth can be divided in half. The different halves are called hemispheres. The Hemispheres The Equator, that solid imaginary horizontal line at the center of the earth, divides the earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. All countries north of the Equator are in the Northern Hemisphere. All countries south of the Equator are in the Southern Hemisphere. Eastern and Western Hemispheres The vertical imaginary line called the Prime Meridian, divides the earth into the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Click HERE to see a map showing the different hemispheres. What Is A Map? A map is a flat drawing of the earth or part of the earth. A map can show you the whole world at one time. There are several types of maps. Each show different information. Most maps include a compass rose, which indicates which way is north, south, east and west. Use the Compass Rose Worksheet and label the cardinal directions. Map Symbols Maps have a map key to show symbols on the map and what they mean. Symbols on maps stand for real things and places. Look at the Map Symbols Worksheet to see some symbols that can be used on a map. There are lots more that can be used. Try drawing some of these symbols to make a map of your neighborhood. Use the Map Reading Activity Sheet #1 and follow the directions under the map. Different Kinds of Maps You can look in an atlas to find different kinds of maps. An atlas is a book that has maps of the world, continents, countries, states, etc. Here are some different kinds of maps: Road maps- show major, some minor highways and roads, airports, railroad tracks, cities and other points of interest in an area. People use road maps to plan trips and for driving directions. Click HERE to see a road map of Chadds Ford, PA Weather maps- show weather patterns in cities, states, countries, etc. Click HERE to see a weather map. Climate Maps- give general information about the climate and precipitation (rain and snow) of a region. Click HERE to see a climate map. Grid Map- a map in which a grid, or set of squares, is used to locate places. Each location uses a letter and a number on the grid. A3, D4 Look at City Map Reading Activity #1 Worksheet. This shows a grid map of a city. Follow the directions under the city grid map. Your teacher may have you try City Map Reading Activity #2. See how well you follow directions while you help deliver ice cream cones. Play this direction game on the Arthur website. Click HERE to play the game. Physical and Political Maps Physical maps- show country borders, major cities and significant bodies of water. Physical maps also show the location of landforms like deserts, mountains, plains, rivers and lakes. These types of landfoms are not included on political maps. The water is usually shown in blue. Colors are used to show differences in land elevations. Green is typically used at lower elevations, and orange or brown indicate higher elevations. Let's look at a physical map. Get the Physical and Political Map Worksheet and get ready to answer some questions. Click HERE to see a physical map and answer the questions on your worksheet. Political maps- do not show physical features. Instead, they show state and national boundaries and capital and major cities. A capital city is usually marked with a star within a circle. Political maps usually include significant bodies of water. Think about what you saw on the physical map, and now look at the same countries on the political map. Click HERE to see the political map, and answer the questions on the Physical and Political Map Worksheet. Find your home activity Find location of your home on a map. Type in your address, town, state and zip code. This site will show you an aerial view of your home. Click HERE to find your home. Continents, Oceans and Landforms Click HERE to find out about Continents, Oceans and Landforms Download Compass Rose Worksheet http://wwww.enchantedlearning.com/geography/printouts/compassrose.shtml Map Symbols Worksheet http://www.education.com/common/resources/lp/soc/980511ko.html Download Map Reading Activity Sheet #1 http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/mapreading/1.shtml City Map Reading Activity #1 Worksheet. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/mapreading/city/ City Map Reading Activity #2 http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/mapreading/city2/ Physical and Political Map Worksheet