Scales of Analysis Assignment

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Scales of Analysis Assignment: Google Earth in Action!

For our first formal assignment for Human Geography, you are going to do a "Scales of Analysis" assignment where you use Google Earth to zoom in to a particular location/site on Earth.  The purpose of the assignment is:

  •  to show that you understand the 4 Scales, as well as 
  • to describe a location using different geographic tools.  
Weren't here last day?  Still unsure about what Scales of Analysis of Maps are?   Then watch this video - Mr Sinn explains Scales of Analysis and you can also look at the powerpoint from last class on "Types of Maps".   The Scales of Analysis are at end of powerpoint.  

ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE: 

  • Think about a location that you want to explore.  
  • Choose a THEME for your title slide that describes your location. 
    • It could be anything - best vacation spot, greatest adventure, most dangerous location on earth, etc.     
  • Head to Google Earth and start with the "Global" Scale of Analysis.  Screenshot the 'world' with your location pinned.   Label the slide & image with correct Scale/Level.
  • Scroll down and take a closer photo of the "Regional Scale of Analysis".   Screenshot, add it to your slide, and then determine which World Region your location would be part of.
  • Complete this with the "National Scale"
  • Optional - do another "Regional Scale" (ex. Pacific Northwest) 
  • Then include some images and screenshots at the "Local Scale" 
  • Finally, reveal your exact site and location (with coordinates!?) with Google Streetview
CRITERIA: 
  • You must include all FOUR "Scales of Analysis" - Global, Regional, National, Local (Provincial, Local, Street, etc.)
    • Note that Regional is a flexible scale level - it can be after Global, or after National
  • You must identify the correct World Region that your location is a part of
  • The images and visuals you include should be labeled as to which Scale of Analysis (ex. Local Scale)
Other Optional Things to Include: 
  • Different types of technology/data - ex.  Sound files of your location, drone images, weather maps, aerial photos, etc. -- feel free to include other details that you think are interesting!
  • Think about aerial photos at night, personal photos, any other images and visuals that use geographic data.


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