Hunter Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 The map drawing curriculums look great but are expensive. Scanning samples, it looks to me like there are basic ideas of how to draw a map, that would be applicable to drawing any map. That instead of a curriculum showing how to draw each state/region/country, maybe there is a cheap book (or free download) that teaches a set of guidelines to attempt any map with. Is there any such thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mo2 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Have you read The Core? I didn't care for most of the book, but I did enjoy the chapter on geography. She talks about drawing maps and gives a basic outline of how to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I don't know of any map specific curriculum, but the way I was taught to copy an image was to draw a grid over the original.* Then draw a grid on your paper. You can letter or number the grid lines to aid in keeping your place. Then sketch block by block. Using the grid method, it is easy to make the copy larger or smaller than the original. If your map has longitude and latitude lines marked, you could use those as the grid. * If the original is worth retaining, use a clear plastic overlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 We are using the following books and it's working out great! The Core - The section regarding geography Draw Write Now #7 - This volume includes the blobs and eventually the continents. I actually really recommend the entire set of these books. They get used a lot at our house. Draw Write Now set We got our map from this site: http://www.worksheetworks.com/geography/world.html We started with memory work learning the 5 great circles and then went on to drawing from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 $30 for the CD curriculum is just too much this month on top of all my OTHER purchases. It does look good, but...I gotta use creativity and not cash a bit more than I have been. I can skim The Core at the bookstore. The Draw Write Now books are really sweet. My library has the early ones, but not #7. I'll have to try putting in an interlibrary loan. I'm not sure I know what you mean by blobs and circles. Are grid or freehand methods the best to focus on as the primary method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 $30 for the CD curriculum is just too much this month on top of all my OTHER purchases. It does look good, but...I gotta use creativity and not cash a bit more than I have been. I can skim The Core at the bookstore. The Draw Write Now books are really sweet. My library has the early ones, but not #7. I'll have to try putting in an interlibrary loan. I'm not sure I know what you mean by blobs and circles. Are grid or freehand methods the best to focus on as the primary method? Definitely look at chapter on geography in The Core. It shouldn't take long to read. The 5 great circles are the equator, the artic circle, the antarctic circle, the tropic of capricorn, and the tropic of cancer. The "blobs" are when you draw the continents but don't stress too much about the shape, just try getting the blob in the right location. You can use the great circles as a guide for placing your continent blobs. Hope this helps a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twins05 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 We're just getting started on this--basically using the geography section of "The Core." Thanks to CindyZ for the world map link. I was just searching for a better one to use last night, but this site looks so much better! I'm going to check out the Draw Write Now book as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 We are just using The Core's method too. (I also skimmed at the bookstore, I just didn't like rest of the book enough to buy it.) I plan to order Mapping the World with Art later this year for myself. You can get the first 9 or so lessons free, and she even has sample videos on youtube (which is what sold me, some things I can't learn from a book). Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Definitely look at chapter on geography in The Core. It shouldn't take long to read. The 5 great circles are the equator, the artic circle, the antarctic circle, the tropic of capricorn, and the tropic of cancer. The "blobs" are when you draw the continents but don't stress too much about the shape, just try getting the blob in the right location. You can use the great circles as a guide for placing your continent blobs. Hope this helps a little. This helps a LOT! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I wrote a blog post on it that may be helpful. :D http://www.whispersprings.com/homeschooling/learning-geography-by-heart/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I wrote a blog post on it that may be helpful. :D http://www.whispersprings.com/homeschooling/learning-geography-by-heart/ I like it. :) I've been using the maps from Worksheet Works for a long time myself, but how did you make the text bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I like it. :) I've been using the maps from Worksheet Works for a long time myself, but how did you make the text bigger? I did it in a graphics program (photoshop), but I'm sure you could probably do it in whatever paint type program you happen to have on your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I did it in a graphics program (photoshop), but I'm sure you could probably do it in whatever paint type program you happen to have on your computer. OK, pretend like you are talking to a technically challenged person. How do I get the map into Paint to begin with? I wish I could just print off the one on your blog! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) See below. Edited January 14, 2011 by Cindyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Actually give me until later this evening and I will figure out how to put it on my blog to download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 If you send me your email, I will send it to you. :001_smile: Done. Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Actually give me until later this evening and I will figure out how to put it on my blog to download. I already PM'd you my email but you can just ignore it and I'll check your blog. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 The blog is awesomely helpful. Thank you! What projection should I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 The blog is awesomely helpful. Thank you! What projection should I use? I used Miller, and I *think* it looks like Miller in her blog post as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 (edited) I updated my blog with a pdf download of the map with the bigger text for the 5 great circles as well as the colored oceans. The link is below the scan of the map: http://www.whispersprings.com/homeschooling/learning-geography-by-heart/ Edited January 14, 2011 by Cindyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I updated my blog with a pdf download of the map with the 5 bigger text for the 5 great circles as well as the colored oceans. The link is below the scan of the map: http://www.whispersprings.com/homeschooling/learning-geography-by-heart/ You are so cool. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thank you, Cindyz!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted January 14, 2011 Author Share Posted January 14, 2011 Thanks!!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeganW Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Maybe this would help? http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233325&highlight=draw+map+africa+middle+hamburger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Maybe this would help? http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=233325&highlight=draw+map+africa+middle+hamburger That is a helpful thread. I don't know how I missed it the first time around. Bumping for Hunter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie.Louise Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 On the ellenmchenry.com site that was mentioned by a previous poster, you can download the first 9 chapters for free. You have to click on the products, then you will see them. http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/id151.html Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted January 21, 2011 Author Share Posted January 21, 2011 How to draw a compass rose http://www.mapofthemonth.com/pdf/newsletter/nov2006_newsletter.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindyz Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 How to draw a compass rose http://www.mapofthemonth.com/pdf/newsletter/nov2006_newsletter.pdf I love it! Thanks for sharing! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 How to draw a compass rose http://www.mapofthemonth.com/pdf/newsletter/nov2006_newsletter.pdf Nice! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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