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03.01_Introduction to Topographic Maps & the Pen Tool
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Learning Objective: YWBAT describe the features of a topographic map.
YWBAT create straight lines and curves with the Pen Tool.
Essential Question: How are topographic maps different from regular maps?
Take out your notebooks!
Unit 3 - Creating 3D from 2D
Do Now: Think back to last week!
What is the difference between fill and stroke in Adobe Illustrator?
In our last class, we learned about the regular selection tool and the direct selection tool. What can one selection tool do that the other cannot?
Do you think the selection tool is important in design software? Why or why not?
Topographic Maps
1. What is the steepest side of the hill?
How do you know?
2. What is the least steep side of the hill?
How do you know?
Practice with map:
Today's Assignment
Vocabulary
3. Which point is the highest elevation? Put an X
4. Where is the river? Circle it
5. Which way is the river flowing?
6. Contour interval:
7. Elevations A: ______ B: _____ C: _____
Topographic map: shows changes in elevation of Earth's surface
Contour line: connects points of equal elevation
contour interval: The difference in elevation between 2 side by side contour lines
http://regentsprep.org/regents/core/questions/question.cfm?Course=ESCI&TopicCode=02&QNum=1&Wrong=0
Rules
03.01_Daily Assignment
- Part 1 - Complete the Do Now worksheet. (8 min)
- Part 2 - Topographic Maps video & questions. (14 min)
- Part 3 - Pen Tool video & questions. (10 min)
- Part 4 - Connect-the-Dots puzzle (Choose Level 3 to get bonus credit). (25 min)
- Part 5 - Return to 02.15_Daily Assignment, complete your design, and ask me to print it as soon as your done so that you can finish your poster! (15 min)
No music until you complete Parts 2 and 3.
1. The closer together the lines
are, the more steep the hill is.
2. Smaller circles represent higher elevations
3. Contour lines bend upstream
when they cross a river