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Raised Relief Map Project
Due Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Great Wall of China
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Look at the China Then & Now map on page 143 of
your student text. This is a physical map of modern
China. It is a flat representation that shows physical
features, such as mountains, rivers, and valleys. For
this project, you will be making a three-dimensional
physical map. This kind of map model is called a
raised relief map. It will show vertical height to the
mountains. Rivers will be blue and cut through the
surrounding land. Plains will be flat, just as the sandy
looking deserts will be. This project will be worth 48
test points. Read all the steps and then begin.
PROVIDED
• Pizza box to use for your map – You will need to
make sure your name and classroom number is
clearly marked on the outside.
• Outline map of China
NEED
Maps to show the physical attributes of China.
Use your student text to help.
Clay – Make your own salt dough (see recipe at
right) or purchase air dry clay.
Paints – Use appropriate map colors.
Sculpting tool – plastic knife, craft stick, or
whatever you have handy.
Labels: design your own. Here are some
possibilities.
1) toothpicks and flags
2) fine-tip permanent marker
3) address labels cut to a small size
STEPS
Read the grading rubric and the steps.
Plan your own “due dates” for the steps.
Gather these materials: this instruction page, a
map pattern, pizza box, salt dough or other kind
of clay, a paintbrush, and paint in map colors.
Trace the outline of the map onto the inside
bottom of the pizza box.
1) Use carbon paper to trace it, or
2) Rub a pencil on the back of the
outline, turn it over, and trace the
outline onto the box, or
3) Cut out the map’s outline and trace
its edges onto the box.
Make your salt dough. See recipe below.
Fill in the outline of your map pattern with the
dough. Shape mountains, valleys, rivers, and
other land features. You may want to place other
items in the wet clay (See TIPS AND OPTIONS
before beginning.).
Let the dough dry.
Choose one of the four dynasties in the student
text (page 143, 149, 157, or 161). Show the area
controlled by this dynasty on your map. You can
paint this area or choose another method.
Paint your map using normal map colors.
Examples: green for grass and plains, blue for
oceans and rivers, and brown for mountains.
Label your map. You are responsible for the cities,
mountains, rivers, and other features on your
Student Text map. Label the dynasty you chose.
Include a key. Identify the colors you used, the
symbol used for cities, and any other materials
used. A good area to place your key is the inside
top of your pizza box.
Make sure your name and classroom number is
on the outside of the box.
TIPS AND OPTIONS
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Use yarn or heavy
thread to outline the
dynasty and mark
the rivers. Press it in
while your clay is
drying. Label it after
it is dry.
Don’t forget that you
can use the lid of
your box. It’s an
excellent place to
display your key!
Use the computer to
type out your key to
make it clear and
attractive. Tape the
paper onto your box.
You might include
other features such
as the Great Wall or
the Silk Road to
make it more
creative.
You can use
toothpicks to make
label flags. The
toothpick should be
inserted while the
clay is wet. Cut the
toothpicks short
enough to make sure
your box can still
close!
You can use a fine-tip
marker to write on
the clay for your
labels.
A hair dryer also
works well to speed
up the drying time.
TO BE INCLUDED ON THE MAP:
Note: The items listed are the basic list of important places from the map in your
book (p. 143). In order to earn “Advanced” points (see rubric), you would need
to include additional features listed on other maps throughout the chapter.
TOPOGRAPHIC FEATURES:
Huang He
Yangtze River
Himalaya Mountains
Gobi Desert
Pacific Ocean
GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES:
Cities from the dynasty you chose
Region controlled by dynasty
China
Countries bordering China
Basic Clay Recipe:
SALT DOUGH RECIPE
Knead together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, and 1 cup of water.
Once you have your map molded, you can place the dough in your oven on a low
temperature to help it dry. Get Mom’s help and permission! This clay may crack
as it dries, but I expect and allow for that to happen.
Check on the class website for pictures and examples of projects.
There are suggestions, other recipes, and more!
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