Title: Ocean Maps  | National Geographic Society
Headings: Ocean Maps
Ocean Maps
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Content: Have a whole-class discussion. Ask: What is the purpose of these maps? How do you think maps like these can help you learn about the ocean? Why is it useful to create maps? Why is it good to have maps that show information other than just the “basics,” such as the locations of the continents or major islands? Subjects & Disciplines
Geography
Physical Geography
Learning Objectives
Students will: explain the uses of ocean maps
describe the information shown in different types of ocean maps
evaluate the purposes of different types of ocean maps
Teaching Approach
Learning-for-use
Teaching Methods
Discussions
Visual instruction
Skills Summary
This activity targets the following skills: Critical Thinking Skills
Analyzing
Understanding
Geographic Skills
Acquiring Geographic Information
Analyzing Geographic Information
Connections to National Standards, Principles, and Practices
National Geography Standards
Standard 1 : How to use maps and other geographic representations, geospatial technologies, and spatial thinking to understand and communicate information
What You’ll Need
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