Video Introduction to maps

TLF ID A005212

This video outlines the common types of maps used in the geography classroom and the key features associated with each type of map including border, orientation, legend, title, scale and source. It details the characteristics associated with physical maps, topographic maps, political maps, synoptic charts, choropleth maps, cadastral maps and flowline maps and concludes with an explanation of the difference between large and small scale maps.





Educational details

Educational value
  • Teaching and learning
Year level

7; 8; 9; 10

Learning area
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Geography

Other details

Contributors
  • Publisher
  • Name: NSW Department of Education
  • Organization: NSW Department of Education
  • Description: Publisher
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • Resource metadata contributed by
  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Video
Rights
  • © State of New South Wales (Department of Education), 2023