An atlas is a collection of maps. Displaying heights on maps through relief shows how the landscape is shaped and helps visualize terrain for planning routes. Learning objectives are to recognize an atlas's purpose, use one to find geographical information, and consider how it's used in geography studies.

1.  Is a Greek word that means a
collection of Maps.
Displaying heights on maps
is an important way of
showing how the landscape
is shaped. This is called
relief. It can help us
visualise the landscape and
is useful in planning routes
and interpreting terrain.
Learning Capabilities
Determined learner
Adaptable learner
Self-reliant learner
25 September
2017
LO: To develop our atlas skills.

2.  You can recognise the purpose of an atlas.
 You use a limited range of specialist geography words.
 You have a reasonable accuracy in the use of spelling, punctuation
and grammar.
You can use an atlas to find Geographical information.
You use a good range of specialist geography words.
You have a considerable accuracy in spelling, punctuation and
grammar.
You can consider how an atlas will be used in the study of
Geography.
 You can efficiently use an atlas to find Geographical information.
 You use a wide range of specialist terms where appropriate.
 Accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Learning Outcomes – Success Criteria
LO: To know how height can be represented on maps.

3. Learning objectives
All: To recognise the purpose of an atlas
Most: To use an atlas to find Geographical information
Some: To consider how an atlas will be used in the study of Geography
An atlas is a collection of maps.
The word atlas dates back to Greek Mythology, however the first atlas wasn’t
created until 1570.
The first atlas wasn’t called an atlas, it was named the Theatre of the Round
World. It was a way of creating maps in a user friendly form so that everyone
could enjoy them.
What do you think people used an atlas for in the past?
Do we still use an atlas for the same purpose?
Task 2. Look through your atlas, in pairs write a
list of the different information you can find in a
modern atlas. Can you give suggestions for how
we might use an atlas in Geography lessons.

4. In groups of 3 use your atlas to
answer the question sheet.
The first letter of each word
creates a phrase, can you work
it out correctly?
LO: To develop our atlas skills.