Pentagram map

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pentagram-map

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the cartographic paradigm?Symbolic and diagrammatic representation of spatial networks, prioritizing relationships over literal geography
2. What is the conceptual function?To model and visualize interdependencies, routes, alliances, or flows between multiple entities
3. Why do people use a pentagram instead of a regular map?The star shape lets us see connections like trade routes, friendships, or alliances at a glance. It helps us understand how important points are linked together.
4. How does the pentagram map help us learn about old cultures?By showing where important places were and how they were connected, the map gives clues about trade, politics, and cultural exchanges in ancient societies.

Topology: The study of the properties of geometric figures that are not changed by stretching or deforming.
Semiotics: The study of signs and symbols and their interpretation.
Graph Theory: The study of graphs, which are mathematical structures used to model pairwise relations between objects.