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Important Reminder!! • Final Draft of your H.I. question is due TYPED next class, Monday 2/03!! • 25pts Summative (Bring 2 copies with you, you will need to keep one for the later part of class) Mapping Portfolios Finding your Region’s “Sense of Place” What will we create? • • • • • 1 political map /country 1 physical map/ country 1 population map/ country 1 climate map/ country 1 resource map/ country What is the timeline? • Day 1- political/physical (10th (A) 15th (B) ) – Time in lab for research • Day 2- climate/population (14th (A) 17th (B)) – Time in lab for research • Day 3- resource (16th (A) 17th (B) ) – Time in lab/library for research • Day 4- putting your maps together for the presentations (27th (A ) 28th (B) ) – Time in class for preparations • Day 5- presentations of your maps (29th (A) and 30th (B)) Day One- Physical and Political Maps • What is a physical map? – Gives insight into the physical features of the region • What is a political map? – Representation of a country’s territories, boundaries and capitals Examples: freeworldmaps.net Physical Map Requirements The physical map illustrates, with detail the following (as applicable): • • • • - Mountains/Mountain Ranges Rivers Lakes (large) Color shading to show variation in vegetation • Key is included and adds to the understanding/interpretation of the physical map Political Map Requirements The political map illustrates, with detail the following: • • • • • - Capital city Major cities (high populations) Political boundaries of the country Countries bordering Bodies of water bordering (if applicable) • Key is included and adds to understanding/interpretation of the political map Tips for Research? • Specifically pay attention to the following resources: Climate zone (physical map) Free World Maps (physical & political) Sites Atlas (physical & political) National Geographic (political) Tips for Research? • Use your groups in a SMART WAY. • Remember that time in the lab is limited, so this should be the time that you GATHER INFORMATION (see rubric for required info) • Don’t try to create maps while in the lab. • You will have one full day for map creation (see Day 4) • Division of labor is KEY! • Example: Don’t waste time with all group members looking for one criteria; devise a plan for how each of you will fully utilize your time in the lab • DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK FOR HELP! – But first, see if you can use your group to help you! Day Two- Climate and Population Maps • What is a climate map? • Provides the meteorological conditions, including temperature, precipitation, and wind, that characteristically prevail in a particular region • What is a population map? • Shows the population of a country, per square mile Climate Map Requirements • The climate map illustrates, with detail, the following: •Country’s climate zone •Variations in climate within the assigned country •Comparison of the country’s climate to the other countries included in the region study Population Map Requirements • The population map illustrates, with detail & creativity the following: •Population per square mile •Population per square mile of bordering countries • A key is included that adds to understanding/interpretation of the population map. Tips for Research? • Pay specific attention however to the following: • Climate: The Climate Zone Theodora Climate of Countries National Geographic • Population: World Fact Book National Geographic Day Three- Resource Map • What is a Resource Map? – Map that shows the GDP of a country and the various sectors of the economy that make up the GDP Resource Map Requirements • The resource (economic) map illustrates, with detail & creativity the following: • - GDP per capita • - Percentage of key economic sectors contributing to GDP • A key is included that adds to understanding/interpretation of the population map. Tips for Research? • Pay specific attention however to the following: World Fact Book National Geographic Earth Trends Tips for Putting your Portfolio Together Read through each rubric assigned • Clearly label each map (1 type of map per country) • Be familiar with each map as you will be asked questions pertaining to the information presented on your map! • Work to create quality, published maps. I will be grading these maps as a summative assessment for the Unit 5 objectives (100pts)