Social Studies
Mini-Project
Assigned: Monday, October
22, 2012
Due: Monday, October 29,
2012
Last
week we started talking about maps and globes.
These are geographical tools that are used for many reasons such as
finding the location of a place or determining the distance between two or more
places. We also learned that a person
who makes maps is called a “cartographer”.
For this assignment, YOU will be the cartographer!
Using
information that you have learned about maps, I would like to design a map of
your own. The options for this map are
listed below OR you may submit your own idea for a map (see option 4 – this
must be submitted and approved by Thursday, October 25th). Here are your choices:
1)
Map
a favorite room. Be sure to include
doors, windows, furniture and any special features you feel are important.
2)
Create
a building floor plan. Again, remember
to include doors, windows, furniture, and any special features you feel are
important.
3)
Design
a map of your immediate community. This
could be, but is not limited to the street you live on, a favorite area in
Arlington, a favorite neighborhood etc.
4)
My
own idea for a map is __________________
Submitted
by: ______________________________
Student Name
Approved
by: _______________________________
Ms. Coffman
Although
this is a project that you are to complete at home, it should be your own
work. You may ask a parent, sibling, or
friend to assist but YOU, the cartographer, must complete the work. Spend approximately 30 – 45 minutes on this
project. Paper for this project is
available in the classroom or you may use a standard sheet of construction
paper (9” x 12”).
As
always, have fun and do your best work!
Ms.
Coffman
