Question

cholopeth map construction​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mapping Data 1: Constructing a Choropleth Map

OVERVIEW & OBJECTIVES GRADES

Students will become acquainted with mapping data

and understanding the importance of recognizing

patterns by constructing a choropleth map, which is a

type of thematic map. Students become

cartographers in this introductory lesson as they

learn how to map data. Students will generate

hypotheses based on the patterns and seek additional

data to test the hypotheses. The lesson assumes data

on U.S. states, but data at a local, national, or global

scale may be used.

Students will be able to...

• Acquire skills in data based mapping

• Recognize patterns of distribution

• Analyze patterns of distribution

• Construct and evaluate hypotheses of those

distributions

• Explain the concept of region

4th, 8th and 9th

TIME

1 class

REQUIRED MATERIALS

ü Blank maps of United States

ü Colored pencils

ü Atlases

ü Lists of data (from U.S. Census Bureau, CIA

World Factbook, Population Reference

Bureau, others)

ü Handout: “Choropleth Maps”

ü Computer access for students (optional)

MINNESOTA SOCIAL STUDIES STANDARDS & BENCHMARKS

(4th Grade)

Standard 1. People use geographic representations and geospatial technologies to acquire, process and

report information within a spatial context.

4.3.1.1.1 Create and use various kinds of maps, including overlaying thematic maps, of places in the United

States, and also Canada or Mexico; incorporate the “TODALS” map basics, as well as points, lines and

colored areas to display spatial information.

(8th Grade)

Standard 1. People use geographic representations and geospatial technologies to acquire, process and

report information within a spatial context.

8.3.1.1.2 Create and use various kinds of maps, including overlaying thematic maps, of places in the world;

incorporate the ‘TODALSS” map basics, as well as points, lines and colored areas to display spatial

information

(9th Grade)

Standard 1. People use geographic representations and geospatial technologies to acquire, process and

report information within a spatial context.

9.3.1.1.1 Create tables, graphs, charts, diagrams and various kinds of maps including symbol, dot and

choropleth maps to depict the geographic implications of current world events or to solve geographic

problems.

SUGGESTED PROCEDURE

Preparation:

The teacher will gather data and appropriate blank maps. (Note: Consider the following categories found at