These maps were chosen for many different reasons as each one uses a different method of showing different types of information. The map of South America on the far left is an example of a highly detailed physical map that shows the topography of the area. This is an excellent example of a physical map, and can be used to exemplify the uses of a detailed physical map. It also is able to show different scales of maps (in relation to other maps) this one being at a continental level. The center is a Mercator projection of the earth which, though it doesn't preserve the sizes of the countries, it has important historical value as a map used for navigation, as well as providing an excellent example of how distortion occurs with flat maps of the three-dimensional globe. Discussion could be held about this map, specifically around the impacts of how size of continents and countries affects the world view of those viewing the map. Lastly, the map of the Philippines is a political map of provinces and regions in the area, which shows how an area is divided up for political regions, whether based on physical traits of the area or political divisions. This can also be used as an example of scale, as this is at a much smaller local political level.
These maps are three that I specifically did not choose due to the fact that either they are incredibly regionally specific or not necessarily super important information to be conveyed. For example, average jeans color per state is not a super important piece of data to share with students. Similarly, prices of Seattle homes is incredibly regionally specific and while it might be good practice for analysis, it is not incredibly relevant in a global context. This is important (especially in a class focused on human geography) as looking at the world as a whole and also regions throughout the world outside of the world students know such as the world around their homes. That said, specific maps at local levels aren't bad to include (I included a map of the Philippines above) but this might be much too local and specific. Lastly, knowing how much to tip staff in different countries is definitely not the most important thing for students to know, though some analysis could be performed here.