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Understanding Maps: Uses and Activities

The document presents an interactive activity focused on identifying countries based on their shapes, followed by a discussion on the definition and uses of maps. It highlights that maps are essential for navigation, geography, planning, and visualization, and includes questions to engage the audience in understanding the importance of maps in daily life. The presentation concludes with credits for the template and resources used.

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Understanding Maps: Uses and Activities

The document presents an interactive activity focused on identifying countries based on their shapes, followed by a discussion on the definition and uses of maps. It highlights that maps are essential for navigation, geography, planning, and visualization, and includes questions to engage the audience in understanding the importance of maps in daily life. The presentation concludes with credits for the template and resources used.

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Knowing the basics of

the: MAP
Presented by: Group 6 English
LETS DO AN ACTIVITY!
How do we do this
activity?
You will have to answer
the country base on its
shape! We will put 5
items to guess and
whoever answer will
receive points!
LETS DO AN ACTIVITY!
2. _____

5. _____
3. _____
1. _____

4. _____
LETS DO AN ACTIVITY!
2. _____

5. _____
3. _____
1. Mexico

4. _____
LETS DO AN ACTIVITY!
2. Japan

5. _____
3. _____
1. Mexico

4. _____
LETS DO AN ACTIVITY!
2. Japan

5. _____ 3.
Philippines
1. Mexico

4. _____
LETS DO AN ACTIVITY!
2. Japan

5. _____ 3.
Philippines
1. Mexico 4.
Madagasca
r
LETS DO AN ACTIVITY!
2. Japan

5. Saudi 3.
Arabia Philippines
1. Mexico 4.
Madagasca
r
A QUESTION THAT
WILL GUIDE YOU
THROUGH OUR
LESSON:
Do you have an idea
what is a map? If so,
what is its purpose
and how do we use it
in our daily life?
WHAT IS A
MAP?
A map is a graphic
representation of a
portion of the Earth's
land or sea surface. It is
a tool that helps people
visualize locations,
distances, and
relationships between
different areas.
WHAT IS A
MAP?
Maps are created to
locate a particular
place and provide a
detailed visual of man-
made and natural
features of an area.
They offer an
understanding of spatial
USES OF
MAP
Maps are used for:
• Navigation: Finding directions
from one place to another.
• Geography: Understanding
physical geography and
locations.
• Planning: Urban planning,
infrastructure development, and
environmental conservation.
• Visualization: Representing
land and sea areas for research,
education, or travel.
A map has legend
that contains
symbols used to
illustrate objects.
Also, colors can used
to distinguish roads
and rivers as well as
other features of land
and sea areas.
OBSERVE THIS MAP, WHAT DO
YOU NOTICE?
KEY POINTS:

A map is a Maps are used for A map has


graphic NAVIGATION, legend that
representation GEOGRAPHY, contains
of a portion of PLANNING, symbols used
the Earth's land VISUALIZATION. to illustrate
or sea surface. objects.
Are you ready
for our
questions?
QUESTION 1:
Why do you think maps are
still important today, even
with GPS technology?
QUESTION 2:
When looking at a map,
what natural or man-made
feature do you find the
most interesting to locate?
Why?
QUESTION 3:
In your opinion, what is the
most useful feature of a
map: the symbols, the
colors, or the scale? Why?
QUESTION 4:
Do you think maps can help
people feel more connected to
a place? How might a map
change your perspective of an
area you've never visited?
QUESTION 5:
In what situations do you
think a physical map would
be more useful than a
digital one?
THANKS FOR
LISTENING TO
GROUP 6!
CREDITS: This presentation template was created by
Slidesgo, and includes icons by Flaticon, and infographics &
images by Freepik

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