Geographic Inquiry and Mapping · Geospatial Skills

The Power of Map Projections

Analyzing how different map projections distort our perception of the world.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do map projections reflect the biases of their creators?
  2. 2Why is it impossible to represent a sphere perfectly on a flat surface?
  3. 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

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