Compasses reading a compass. Now that we know the current variation for our area, we canfigure out what our true bearing or heading is from our compass reading. http://www.terrax.org/geography/compass/compass.aspx
Extractions: by Shawn Steele A compass can tell you which direction you are going, this is known as your heading . A compass can also tell you the direction an object is from you. Those directions are known as bearings Once bearings of objects are known, you can use a map or a chart to find out where you are. You can then figure out which direction you want to go and use the compass to make sure you follow that heading. A compass works by using a magnetized needle that orients itself with the earth's natural magnetic field to point in the direction of magnetic north. The bearing or heading is then read from numbers on the compass to indicate directions such as north, south, east, or west. The numbers that are on a compass represent degrees of a circle. The degrees are numbered from 0° to 360°, clockwise around the circle, with 0° and 360° being the same thing. 0° (and by default 360°) represents north; 90° represents east; 180° represents south; 270° represents west. If your heading, the direction you are going, is toward the east, you are said to be on a heading of 90°. Likewise if your heading is toward the west, you are said to be on a heading of 270°.
Geography Resources For Teachers tutorials, and resources for using GIS and for teaching geography. reading and UsingTopographic Maps. index; Maps 101 See articles on compass, Scale, Map reading http://www.tnris.state.tx.us/geolinks.htm
Extractions: TNRIS Education Outreach presents Geography is an integrating science teachers can use to illustrate lessons such as math, geology, science, and history. As a service to the education community, TNRIS is pleased to present these useful geographic education websites. Many include interactive lessons and activities. Many include materials you can download over the Internet. Most of the resources listed here are free; all you need is an Internet connection, and an interest in Earth Sciences and Geography. Purpose of this webpage: Most teachers can't spend time surfing the Internet to locate interesting educational resources. This page is designed to save you time by organizing and presenting many easy to use, complete, and free educational resources you can use to bring earth sciences into the classroom. We invite you to explore this site.
Extractions: Print out this competency in PDF Return to the Exit Level competencies ELEMENTARY MATH COMPETENCY CURRICULUM GUIDE Exit Competency A: Students will demonstrate competency in understanding physical geography and the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human population on Earth including: 2: Reading, using creating different types of maps Objective: Assessment: Possible Resources: Possible Strategies: By the end of 3 rd grade, students will: 1. Know cardinal and intermediate directions by labeling a given compass rose. Time: rd Five 45-50 minute periods and mastered 1. Provided Instructional Resources: Supplementary Resources: Art used for mapping Beginning Map Skills 'Cartographers Challenge' exercise in a very simple form Classroom signs Compasses Daily Oral Geography Make compass rose and label it with cardinal and intermediate directions
FamilyIs.com | Family Computing Corner Them Match, and Treasure Hunt that teach beginning map and compass-reading skills cleverlyties in kids' natural interest in animals with geography by helping http://familyis.com/computer/archives/software1.shtml
Extractions: Subjects: Social Studies (geography, maps) My First Amazing World Explorer 2.0 Review by Sue Gilbert for Tutor House What a treat to find software that takes a hard-to-grasp subject like geography and brings it down to a level young people can understand and enjoy. Much more than a clickable map, "My First Amazing World Explorer" helps kids learn about their world through a variety of games and activities. This program stands the user in the middle of a bedroom and offers different treats on each of the four walls. The first wall features the World Map. Players can click on and zoom into any part of the world to learn more. Strategically placed ships, airplanes, and rockets offer mini-journeys to different parts of the world. All journeys taken are recorded in a personalized Passport. The wall with the desk offers three games Plan a Picture, Make Them Match, and Treasure Hunt that teach beginning map- and compass-reading skills. In "Make Them Match," for example, players are given a side view of an object that they have to match with a top view. Once the proper top view is selected, the object slowly rotates to match the side view picture. A bulletin board above the desk lets children pick a national flag and learn about that country.
FOXNews.com It helps me hone my map and compassreading skills, Williams Williams, a professorof geography and history at Southern Nazarene University outside Oklahoma http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,55367,00.html
Extractions: OAS_AD('Middle'); They're on a treasure hunt, following a set of clues leading not to a cache of jewels, but to something called a letterbox. Once they've managed to locate and dig up the buried box which is actually a waterproof Tupperware or other plastic container they'll find the treasure inside: a log book and an ink stamp used to document their success. Letterboxing is like a scavenger hunt for hikers. Participants can log onto www.letterboxing.org or a number of other Web sites to find a list of clues that hikers can follow to find one of the thousands of boxes hidden out in nature all over the country. "When you open the book, you've become a part of the gang of people who have been in that area and found that box," said Tim Brookes, a Vermont writer and NPR essayist who has written about the hobby. Those familiar with the sport say it gives hikers an extra sense of purpose and a way for them to connect with one another. "The appeal is that it's a challenge, it's a treasure hunt," Brookes said. "And it's a way of creating community in a solitary pastime: hiking."
Extractions: Mapping / Cartography - Teaching See also: Remote Sensing - Aerial Photography - GIS as well as Earth Systems/Environment/Geosciences and World Regional Geography by Country/Place and Human Systematic Geography (various themes) and World Regional GeographyGeneral Aerial Photographs and Atlases - TERRASERVER Ancient and Medieval Atlas - many resources Antarctica/Polar Atlas - maps and more ARL Electronic Atlas Project Atlas of Antarctic Research - USGS Atlapedia Online - home Atlas of Cyberspace - home Bodleian Library Map Room - Oxford Unversity and other Geography Links Bologna University -Museo della Specola (go to: The Catalogue of the Museum....Globes,Astrolobes, Maps, etc)
Extractions: Research What's New Programs People Student Information Facilities Links I mage reference is on bottom of Page. Geology Course Descriptions GEOL 101 Fundamentals of Geology 6 hrs (3 lec, 3 lab), 4.5 cr. Plate tectonic theory; volcanism, earthquakes, continental drift, mountain-building. Mineral deposits, fossil fuels. Erosional processes, agents. Hazards. Lab: study of minerals, rocks, maps. Field trips may be required; transportation fee. GEOL 102 Plate Tectonics and the Earth's Evolution 5 hrs. (3 lec, 2 lab), 4 cr. Prereq: GEOL 101 . Study of earth from solar system's inception to present. Evolution of its crust, atmosphere, hydrosphere. Record of life. Lab: study of fossils, sedimentary facies, cross-sections, maps. GEOL 105 Save the Planet 3 hrs, 3 cr. Prereq: ENGL 120. Introduction to environmental geoscience focusing on aspects of global change. Review of the evolution of the earth from its origins to potential future developments; environmental problems and issues. GEOL 180 Survey of Oceanography 3 hrs, 3 cr. Properties of sea water, deep sea sediments, ocean floor morphology, sea-floor spreading, methods of exploration and research.
Geography12virtlib compass how to use a compass. compass reading. Digital Librarian Maps geography. General Resources. Geographic Information System (GIS). http://yalesecondary.sd34.bc.ca/Virtual subject libraries/VL-geography12
Extractions: GEOGRAPHY 12 The topic outline below corresponds to the Geography 12 Course Outline. This resource page has two main objectives. It is intended to be a supplement to the text and course materials provided by the classroom teacher while encouraging the use of electronic media by students and staff. The web sites included are by no means intended to be all inclusive but they can provide access to useful information and they will often lead to additional information through links included on these pages. See the end of the outline below for a list of some general Geography links and some sources of Geography journals. (This page was created by Mr. R. Dencer, Yale Secondary School Library, May, 2000 and wa supdated May, 2001) Definitions of Geography History of Geography The 5 Themes of Geography The 5 Themes of Geography ... What is Geography? ATMOSPHERE Atmospheric Chemistry Atmosphere Atmosphere (NASA) Atmosphere - Structure and Dynamics Earth's Atmosphere Earth's Four Spheres BIOSPHERE Biosphere 2000 Project Biospherics Earth's Four Spheres Living In The Biosphere ... Man and the Biosphere: Species Databases HYDROSPHERE Earth's Four Spheres Hydrosphere internet links Hydrosphere I Hydrosphere II ... The Water Planet Earth LITHOSPHERE Crust and Lithosphere Earth's Crust and Lithosphere Earth's Four Spheres Lithosphere ... What Is The Lithospere?
GEOGRAPHY LESSON PLANS BIOMES geography Clues in reading PHYSICAL geography SEA TURTLES WRITING IN geographyANTARCTICA OR BUST CENTRAL AMERICAN PROFILE compass ROSE DINOSAUR http://members.tripod.com/~cldj33/lesson.html
Family Geography Night At Cram Elementary 3D 3-D Relief Map compass compass Roses map Map of Me map Map reading mini MiniLandform mini Mini Landform 2 mini Mini Landform 3 mini Mini Landform 4. http://www.humboldt.edu/~cga/pages/fam_geo_cram_elem/frames.htm
Calvert School Fifth Grade ATS Tests*; Supplies 13 items, including compass and protractor* stories; paragraphingand outlining subjects from history, reading, geography, and science, http://home.calvertschool.org/hs/schoolstore/_mainG5.htm
Extractions: Inside your box Lesson Manual* The Secret Garden Sing Down the Moon Number the Stars Shiloh The Sign of the Beaver Call It Courage Activity Pages* Critical Thinking Level E* Calvert Speller/ Vocabulary* Calvert Math Lesson Manual* Calvert Math McGraw-Hill Science* American Tall Tales The United States and Its Neighbors A Childs History of Art: Painting Answer Keys for daily work* ATS Tests* Supplies: 13 items, including compass and protractor*
Socst3 Direction Apply understanding of compass reading in selected orienteering with andwithout a compass such as River systems Physical geography Land forms http://www.hhs.homewood.k12.al.us/edgewood/staff/ldorough/socst3.htm
GPY 316 This course is designed primarily for geography majors, but with skills in the reading,analysis, and to students (eg, map scale, compass directions, contours http://husky1.stmarys.ca/~hmillward/gpy316/gpy316general.htm
Extractions: GPY 316.1(.2) Map and Air Photo Interpretation Instructor: Dr. Hugh Millward Information Specific to this Course Other Information Course Overview General Policies for Dr. Millwards courses Current Course Outline (incl. Readings) Grading Scheme ... Website Links, by Topic Course Overview This course is designed primarily for geography majors, but will also be useful for majors in environmental studies, geology, and urban and regional planning. The course develops skills in the reading, analysis, and interpretation of national map series, particularly topographic maps. Although most maps studied are Canadian 1:50,000 maps, other scales and other national map series are included, as are some examples of land-use mapping. Map skills are developed simultaneously with skills in the reading, analysis, and interpretation of air-photos. The course reviews in detail fundamental concepts and techniques, many of which will be partly familiar to students (e.g., map scale, compass directions, contours, map overlays, profiles, etc.). More advanced techniques are also covered (e.g., UTM grid, use of Silva compass, intervisibility, use of stereoscopes, air-photo overlays, area and height measurements from air-photos). The various techniques are combined to develop skills in the analysis and interpretation of physical and human features, and of the relationships between them. Material is presented through lectures and demonstrations, but class sessions will also include "hands-on" map and air-photo reading, with student participation. Concepts and skills will be demonstrated and used repetitively in a process of cumulative learning. The intent is to allow all students to identify and overcome weaknesses, and to become thoroughly familiar with the material.
Feng Shui - True North Vs. Magnetic North Those who favor the use of true north think that Feng Shui consists of Astronomyand geography as the name Solar storms affect the magnetic compass reading. http://www.astro-fengshui.com/fengshui/truenorth.html
Extractions: "In measuring directions in Feng Shui studies, should the true north or the magnetic north be taken as reference?" This interesting question has been around for over 1000 years. Those who favor the use of true north think that Feng Shui consists of Astronomy and Geography as the name Kan Yue implies. Therefore, true direction must be used. Those who favor the use of magnetic north think that since the luopan is used, the magnetic north shows the direction of Zi-Wu on the luopan. Therefore, magnetic direction should be used. Let us analyse this from various aspects. What is true north? Since the earth is rotating about an axis that cuts the globe at two points, we shall call these two points the true north pole and true south pole. This axis of rotation is tilted at 66o 33' to the plane of the elliptic path of the earth around the sun. When this axis is extended, it should meet on the surface of a fictitious "Heaven Globe". Since the Polaris appears to be fixed in the sky and all other stars revolve around it, the true north is well defined. True north pole and south pole are referred to the points where the axis cuts the earth. However, this axis of rotation is not fixed in direction. It undergoes a precession with a period of 25,800 years.
Social Studies - The Home School Depot and longitude are introduced , along with the compass rose, direction 36 Full-colourworkbooks strengthen geography knowledge and map reading skills. http://www.thehomeschooldepot.com/produc5b.htm
The Math Forum - Math Library - Geography Guidebooks (requires a bit of geography research to bike across Wisconsin (requiresa little map reading). difficulty level 3. Find the compass setting required http://mathforum.org/library/problems/topics/geography/
@School a compass Information about creating a compass. OS geography Through the Window- Activities specifically Interactive activity about reading co-ordinates http://www.atschool.co.uk/subject/Subject.asp?LevelOneSel=6736&OpenLinks=7713
New Look 1, Citizenship skills from the subjects of Economics, geography, Government, NonWesternCulture exam for math; and a score of 80 on the compass reading exam for http://www.western.cc.ok.us/curschedule/gen3.html
Extractions: Previous Page Next Page PROCEDURES TO ASSIST YOU WITH REGISTRATION: Provide official transcript of high school credits or G.E.D. certificate Provide official transcripts of all colleges attended. The above documents are required to determine eligibility for enrollment in college level courses i.e. English, science, mathematics, and history. Additional testing may be required for enrollment in college level courses i.e. English, science, mathematics, and history. ACT scores or an equivalent battery of tests are required for students who are less than 21 years of age and for students over 21 years of age who have not graduated. Exceptions are made for active duty military students. ACT scores may be used to remove curricular deficiencies. POLICY STATEMENT ON ADMISSION Part I.A. High School Curricular Requirements for admission to programs leading to Associate in Arts, Associate in Science and Baccalaureate Degrees : Effective for first-time entering freshmen in the fall 1997 or later semester, four additional units will be required as follows:
The British Museum | Education | Egypt BMP (reading the Past), 1987; Malek, J. ABC of Egyptian The geography of the NileValley and sites of to events links to websites link to compass Thoth, scribe http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/education/egypt/further.html
