Download population map?

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?
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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):
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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:
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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)