An Atlas is a...

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An Atlas is a...

• book of maps.

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Today we will learn...

• how to use the index of an atlas to find a place
• how to use a grid to locate a specific place on a
  map
• how to study a map by using title, legend, and
  compass rose
• where to find atlases in our library and on the
  web

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This map shows about 1/3 of the world.
How can we direct you to a specific part?
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Grid System!
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Lets practice with the Grid!
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A B C D E F G H
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The last few pages of an Atlas have a section
that helps you look up a place. Its called
the...

• Index.

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The index lists the places in alphabetical
order... so its very easy to find the place
that you are looking for.
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Name of place
Page number
Section of map
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Then look on this section of the map
Look up the name of your place
Turn to this page number
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How do I get INFORMATION out of a map?

• How can I work
• FAST?

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To study a map, begin by looking at the...
1) Title
2) Legend (or key)
3) match symbols to map
4) double check the compass rose and other clues
for location
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Diversity --having many different
kinds--having lots of variety

• Lets see how a map maker
• showed Indias diversity of landforms.

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Indias Diversity of Landforms Legend Desert

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Indias Diversity of Landforms Legend Desert
Mountains
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Indias Diversity of Landforms Legend Desert
Mountains Rivers
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Indias Diversity of Landforms Legend Desert
Mountains Rivers Plateau
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Indias Diversity of Landforms Legend Desert
Mountains Rivers Plateau Ocean
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Notice the diversity of landforms in India!
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G H
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Desert, Seaside, Mountains, Islands, Plateaus,
Rivers...
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There are all kinds of maps

• Physical maps show land types
• Political maps show boundaries between places
  where governments control areas
• Population density shows where lots people live
  very close together (urban areas are cities...
  rural areas are where people dont live very
  close together)
• Annual precipitation (how much rainfall each
  area gets)

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Where can I find atlases?
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Library
Legend table
window c computer A atlas

nonfiction section
Fiction section
AAA Reference section
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Library
Legend table
window c computer A atlas

nonfiction section
Fiction section
AAA Reference section
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Library
Legend table
window c computer A atlas

nonfiction section
Fiction section
AAA Reference section
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Library
Legend table
window c computer A atlas

nonfiction section
Fiction section
AAA Reference section
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Library
Legend table
window c computer A atlas

nonfiction section
Fiction section
AAA Reference section
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Library
Legend table
window c computer A atlas

nonfiction section
Fiction section
AAA Reference section
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Library
Legend table
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nonfiction section
Fiction section
AAA Reference section
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Find great maps on the Internet at the World Book
Online.

• Access from the librarys web pages
• in the Research Center.

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