The Geographer’s Toolkit · Fundamentals of Geography

Thinking Spatially and Map Projections

Students examine how different map projections distort reality and influence our perception of global importance.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do map projections influence our perception of power and size?
  2. 2What does it mean to think like a geographer?
  3. 3How can maps be used to manipulate or mislead an audience?

Common Core State Standards

C3: D2.Geo.1.9-12C3: D2.Geo.3.9-12
Grade: 9th Grade
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Geographer’s Toolkit
Period: Fundamentals of Geography

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