The Assembly of God Church School, Haldia Grade - VI
Topic – Representing the Earth Subject – Geography
Textbook Page No. : 11 - 13 Date – 18/4/2023
Learning Objectives: NEP :
Analytical thinking, Critical
1. To learn about the shape of the earth and globe. thinking, Communication,
2. To know about different types of maps, their essential features & utilities. Research, Self-
management
Success criteria:
Cross Curriculum Link:
1. I have understood what is the shape of the earth and globe.
Art, math
2. I can describe about different types of maps, their essential features &
Reading: (Page no.)
utilities. 11 - 13
Starter
Keywords: (words and the meanings)
(link to prior learning)
map, globe, legend, scale, direction, thematic map Starter activity
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Starter: Oral Class Discussion 3 minutes.
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Identify
the images
Look at the map. Pay close attention to what
the map is showing. Other than finding
locations, what can you use a map for?
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Answers
1. Globe
2. Map
3. Sketch
4. By this map we can have the following advantages :
To learn about the roads, cities, countries, distance
People can use map to find where they want to go, what
more distance they need to go
People will know about the district head quarters
Maps can also be used as - special purpose map, statistical
map, thematic map etc.
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Modelling: Globe vs Map
GLOBE Map
What is it ? It is a three - dimensional model of the earth that
depicts its spherical shape
It is a representation of the earth as a whole or
parts of it drawn on a flat surface to a scale.
Advantages • It gives the most accurate shape of the earth It provides more information than a globe.
Though sometime for small areas it give
• It gives a realistic view of all the continents accurate details.
and water bodies It can be carried very easily from one place
to another.
• It is very easy to see and understand the Map occupy less space and can be preserved
imaginary lines of latitudes and longitudes easily
Disadvantages •
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It is bulky and difficulty to carry around
Only a part of the earth can be seen at a
• The curved surface of the earth cannot be
represented accurately on a flat surface
glance • Maps of large areas specially for continents
• Small area of the earth cannot be shown by have lots of distortions
globe • Maps provide limited information in a
• Landforms and small towns cannot be shown limited amount of space
properly
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Page - 11
Types of map
Based on purpose Based on size of the scale
Political Map Thematic Map Large Scale Maps Small Scale Maps
Physical Map
Topographical Map Cadastral Map
World
Atlas Map
Map
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Page - 10
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Maps: Based on purpose
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Types of maps Based on size of scale
Small scale Map – Such maps show a larger area in less details like mountains, plateaus, countries, continents
etc. These are of two types .
Atlas Maps – In this, continents and countries are shown
Wall Maps – these maps are used in the
on which the main natural features, railways and major
classrooms. They represent large areas and show
towns are marked.
natural and man – made features.
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Types of maps Based on size
Large scale Map – Such maps show a small area in greater details like that of cities, towns , village etc.
These are of two types .
Topographical Maps – these are usually drawn on a Cadastral Maps – These are official maps to show
large scales and show details of all natural or man the road of ownership of land and land registration
made features like road, railways etc. Contours are ship. Thus they aren’t published for sale.
also drawn.
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TITLE
Essential
Features of a Map
Direction
Conventional
symbols and Colours
Legend
Scale
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Direction
Cardinal directions : these are the main directions – north, east, west, and south
Intermediate Direction : These are the direction between the two cardinal directions. North East,
North West, South East and South West.
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Assessment For Learning I (Peer Assessment) to be
done in your notebook (3 minutes):
Fill in the blanks:
1. The four cardinal directions can be divided into ______ intermediate direction.
2. The science that studies the shape, size and different measurements of the Earth
is called _____.
3. Globe gives a _______ view of all the continents & waterbodies.
4. The _______ is an arrow that points towards the geographical North direction.
5. Large scale maps represent a smaller area with __________ details shown.
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Assessment for Learning- I (AFL- I):
1. Eight
2. Geodesy
3. Realistic
4. North Line
5. Greater
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Practice/ Class work to be done in your notebook (12 minutes)
A
Answer the following questions. Ex – F, pg - 18 B
1. What is meant by cartography ? Who is a Differentiate between the following: Ex – D, pg - 17
cartographer ?
2. Name the cardinal & intermediate 1. Political & physical map
directions.
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D
Write short notes on the following :
Give a reason (Ex : G, pg 18):
(Extra questions)
1) Scale of a map.
1) Define a map. What are the essential features
2) Physical map of a map ?
3) Thematic map
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Assessment for Learning II: Self Assessment
to be done in your notebook (5 mins)
Carefully read the questions and select the
right options. .
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DRAFT
Plenary / Homework
Learn the
travelogue of
page no. 19
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