Mapping Space Around Us
Chapter Name : Visualizing Solid Shapes |
Sub Topic Code : 104_08_10_03_01 |
Topic Name : Mapping Space Around Us |
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Sub Topic Name : Mapping Space Around Us |
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Introduction
Maps are used to locate a particular state, river etc., Pictures show the reality, but it looks different from different perspectives
Pre-Requisites:
Meaning & Importance of Maps, pictures
Activity:
Observe your house & draw a map for it. Locate all the rooms with distances, draw an approximate picture. Also, draw a map with different scales & you will see that each will look small or big, depending on your scale
Real Life Question:
India is huge, but how can it be perfectly depicted on a paper?, Why does the location of my room change when I go to the backyard?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
|---|---|
| Picture | Reality in the form of a drawing with all the existing details |
| Map | Map depicts the location of an object with respect to a reference with just enough details (important points) |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
|---|---|
| Building Blocks | Make a house with them. Try to draw a picture & a map (with a scale). You will see the difference between them. |
Real life uses :
Everything today needs a map. To have a detailed study, pictures are used. But to locate a position/object, only map is enough
Places to visit :
Commercial Building, Shopping Mall
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
|---|---|
| Construction Site | Look at the plan. It will show you all the details of how it should look inside the house. Also, look at its map |
What you learn in Theory:
A picture is the same as reality in drawing. Gives all details, A map is only used to LOCATE and hence does not need many details, How to draw a map using a picture, Perspective is important while drawing a picture but not while drawing a map
What you learn in Practice:
Maps with different scales are different in sizes