This document provides an agenda for a 5th grade social studies lesson on map skills. It discusses the objectives of being able to name 2-3 types of maps and understand the different types of maps. The types covered are political maps, which show how land is divided for governing; physical maps, which depict natural features; and special purpose maps, which can show things like climate, agriculture, or population density. Examples of each map type are presented.
5. Political
Political maps show how people have
divided places on the Earth into countries,
states, cities and other units for the purpose
of governing them.
6. Political Maps
Usually colored by country or by state
Colors make it easy to compare size,
shape, and location
Symbols make it easy to tell capitals from
other cities
Political maps also name certain physical
features, such as rivers and lakes
9. Physical Map
Colors that make natural patterns stand out
Colors stand for types of vegetation,
mountain, and natural features
Names of big natural features are easy to
see
Physical maps also include some political
information, such as boundaries
10. Physical Maps
There are different types of physical maps.
• Relief Maps – Show the difference in height
between land
• Elevation Maps – Show the elevation, or height
above sea level.
11. Special Purpose Maps
These maps show many different
things. Sometimes called Thematic
Maps. Examples are:
Land form
Climate
Agricultural
Natural Resources
Population Density
