Geographic Inquiry and Mapping · Geospatial Skills
The Power of Map Projections
Analyzing how different map projections distort our perception of the world.
Key Questions
- 1How do map projections reflect the biases of their creators?
- 2Why is it impossible to represent a sphere perfectly on a flat surface?
- 3How does the size of a continent on a map influence our perception of its importance?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: The Geographic Inquiry Process and Spatial Skills - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Geography
Unit: Geographic Inquiry and Mapping
Period: Geospatial Skills
Suggested Methodologies
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