RSSGeography Map Projects
Feb 24
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Here are the Geography Map Projects. If you haven’t turned yours in, there’s still time.
6th Grade Projects
Jan 26
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Language
- Library Research Report
- We started this about 2 weeks ago.
- We should be working on item 6 (Research Report Assignment Schedule).
- This will be due about the first week of February
- If your student is not this far, please help them take the necessary steps to completing this assignment. Please refer to the following pages for instruction: topics – p. 96; bibliography cards – pgs. 97-100; preliminary outline – p. 101; sample preliminary outline – pgs. 102-103; note cards – pgs. 104-105; sample research report – pgs. 109-119; rough draft – pgs. 106-107; bibliography – p. 108; title page – p. 108; checklist page – p. 108; and folder with illustrations – pgs. 106-108. Your student needs to have three reference materials (two books and one encyclopedia entry are recommended). These reference materials should be obtained from the public library. This Research Report is graded as two (2) test grades. It is very important that it is turned in. If you have any questions concerning this assignment, please contact me! It would be good to talk this over with your child and print it out if they lost their original.
History
- Geography Map
- Each student will make a map of the country of his choice, other than the United States. Students must let me know by Monday, November 9, 2009, which country they have chosen. The finished maps will be due January 27, 2010 and will be graded as a test.
- The map should be drawn on a piece of standard size poster board. The name of the country should be prominently listed on the poster. Major rivers, mountains, deserts, and other geographical features should be labeled. The country’s products and natural resources should be shown. The students may use a variety of materials on their maps.
- Paint, clay, sand, foil, and various kinds of paper can be used. To show the products and natural resources, students can affix an actual sample to the map, or they may choose symbols to represent the products and resources. A key should be included on the map to explain the symbols used.
Current Projects for 6th Grade
Jan 12
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- Library Research Report
- We started this about 2 weeks ago.
- We should be working on item 6 (Research Report Assignment Schedule).
- This will be due about the first week of February
- If your student is not this far, please help them take the necessary steps to completing this assignment. Please refer to the following pages for instruction: topics – p. 96; bibliography cards – pgs. 97-100; preliminary outline – p. 101; sample preliminary outline – pgs. 102-103; note cards – pgs. 104-105; sample research report – pgs. 109-119; rough draft – pgs. 106-107; bibliography – p. 108; title page – p. 108; checklist page – p. 108; and folder with illustrations – pgs. 106-108. Your student needs to have three reference materials (two books and one encyclopedia entry are recommended). These reference materials should be obtained from the public library. This Research Report is graded as two (2) test grades. It is very important that it is turned in. If you have any questions concerning this assignment, please contact me! It would be good to talk this over with your child and print it out if they lost their original.
- Oral Report
- This assignment is due Friday and should be currently worked on.
- The book you should be using is your main book that you are using for your Library Research Report.
- You should be have notes cards when your give your speech.
- Your speech should be about 2 minutes.
History
- Geography Map
- Each student will make a map of the country of his choice, other than the United States. Students must let me know by Monday, November 9, 2009, which country they have chosen. The finished maps will be due January 25, 2010 and will be graded as a test.
- The map should be drawn on a piece of standard size poster board. The name of the country should be prominently listed on the poster. Major rivers, mountains, deserts, and other geographical features should be labeled. The country’s products and natural resources should be shown. The students may use a variety of materials on their maps.
- Paint, clay, sand, foil, and various kinds of paper can be used. To show the products and natural resources, students can affix an actual sample to the map, or they may choose symbols to represent the products and resources. A key should be included on the map to explain the symbols used.
Science
- Science Fair
- With the end of the quarter, we will be conducting our annual Science Fair. Your student will be assigned to do their own science project on the topic of trees. All projects will be on display in our classroom; therefore, this project must be turned in no later than Monday, January 25, 2008. They will be on display from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- This project is a “do at home” project for the students and their parents. The student must do their own work, but parents are greatly encouraged to get involved in this fun, learning, and bonding activity. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded. Please feel free to see me if you have any questions.
Geography Island Project Due
Dec 17
There have been a lot of questions as of late about the project due in about 14 hours. Here is some information for those who are presently working on it or those who will turn it in late.
- Graphic Relief Map-Make a map key showing the colors used to indicate land at different altitudes. Then carefully color your map according to altitude regions. Make sure that mountain areas are colored as high elevations and coastal plains as low altitudes, and so forth. (Background information for this map is found in Chapter 1.)
- See pages 13-15.
- Shaded relief map of the Eastern U.S.
- Population Map-Considering the topography, climate, resources, and activities of the island, make a population map. Areas chosen as cities should be indicated as the most populous areas. (Background information for this map is found in Chapter 5.)
- See pages 106-107.
- Population Map of the Northeastern U.S.
- U.S. Population Map
- Transportation Map-Considering the topography of the island and the location of industries, agricultural activities, and population centers, make a transportation map showing highways, railroads, navigable rivers, ports, and airports on the island. (Background information for this map is found in Chapter 5.)
Class Projects
Nov 6
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6th Grade
- History (Geography Map)
- Each student will make a map of the country of his choice, other than the United States. Students must let me know by Monday, November 9, 2009, which country they have chosen. The finished maps will be due in the second week of January and will be graded as a test.
- The map should be drawn on a piece of standard size poster board. The name of the country should be prominently listed on the poster. Major rivers, mountains, deserts, and other geographical features should be labeled. The country’s products and natural resources should be shown. The students may use a variety of materials on their maps.
- Paint, clay, sand, foil, and various kinds of paper can be used. To show the products and natural resources, students can affix an actual sample to the map, or they may choose symbols to represent the products and resources. A key should be included on the map to explain the symbols used.
- Science (Adopt-a-Tree Report)
- Collect pictures of leaves, flowers, seeds, seed cones, buds, twigs from the tree of your choice.
- Arrange collected materials neatly and attractively on a standard piece of poster board. Include the following information: the name of the tree, a picture of the tree and other specimens you have collected,
and your written report. - These posters, due in Monday, November 16, 2009, will be graded as a quiz, according to the following criteria.
- Is it neat?
- Is all the information included?
- Is everything spelled correctly?
- Is it well planned?
- Is it the student’s own work?
- You will be presenting your poster projects orally. You may use note cards.
- Use field guides and encyclopedias to look up your tree for its scientific name and origin.
- Remember what you learned in Speech Class about how to speak in front of people.
- See pages 63-64 in your Observing God’s World science book for a couple more details on the project.
Geography
- Title: Geography Island
- Description: You will draw a map of an imaginary island placing certain geographic features on it. You will create a graphic relief map, population map, and transportation map.
- Due Date: December 17, 2009
- Hints:
- Draw the shape of an island on a blank sheet of paper. It may be an irregular shape, or it may be the shape of an object, such as a musical instrument, a sports object, or an animal. The island drawing should be large enough to cover a standard-sized sheet of paper. Name the island. A name that will carry a theme for the project or one that is alliterated will add interest.
- Place geographic features on the island and name them. The illustrated topography glossary on page 25 may be an aid in this procedure.
- It should be neat and as realistic as possible. The island should cover a large area of the page and should be considered about three hundred miles in diameter. This may be on standard-sized paper, or it may be on poster board.
- An outline drawing of the island should be made (only the outline of the island and water features, such as lakes and rivers). Since three maps are to be made of the island, each student will need several copies of the outline drawing. Photocopies are acceptable.
- Recognize the geographic features of your island, the student will now proceed to make other maps to represent the various aspects of his island.
- Graphic Relief Map-Make a map key showing the colors used to indicate land at different altitudes. Then carefully color your map according to altitude regions. Make sure that mountain areas are colored as high elevations and coastal plains as low altitudes, and so forth. (Background information for this map is found in Chapter 1.)
- Population Map-Considering the topography, climate, resources, and activities of the island, make a population map. Areas chosen as cities should be indicated as the most populous areas. (Background information for this map is found in Chapter 5.)
- Transportation Map-Considering the topography of the island and the location of industries, agricultural activities, and population centers, make a transportation map showing highways, railroads, navigable rivers, ports, and airports on the island. (Background information for this map is found in Chapter 5.)
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