 Adirondack
Curriculum
Project - www.adkcurriculum.org
NYS Content Area Standard
Social Studies, Standard
3: Geography: map information about
people, places, and environments
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Title: Creating a Map
Grade Level: 6th Grade Social Studies
Author: Cheryl Williams, Glens Falls Middle School
Email: cwilliam@gfsd.org
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Adirondack Curriculum Content Area
_X_ Natural History
___ Human History
___ Culture & the Arts
___ Government & Civics
___ Economy
___ Health, Recreation &
Life Skills |
Investigative Question or Issue: What areas of interest
should be noted on a map of the Adirondacks to inform people about the
region?
Challenge:
Imagine
Rand McNally has decided to create new, age-appropriate maps to be sold
across the United States. They have contacted local schools and
asked for input from various age groups. Our school has been
contacted to research and map the areas of interest of the
Adirondacks. The areas of interest can be either natural or
man-made. Keep in mind you are making this map for your
peers. You may choose to include places you have been to, places
you would like to visit, or places you think another 6th grader would
like to visit.
In teams of 2, you will research the Adirondacks and generate a list of
a minimum of 7 areas of interest. You will then draw a map of the
Adironacks and plot your choices. You must then create a symbol
to represent your areas of interest. Be sure to include this
information in your legend. You must also incorporate the map
features we have discussed and include those items in your map as well
(map scale, compass rose, and legend).
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Quality Standards:
- The teams will work cooperatively.
- Each team will generate a list of a minimum of
7 areas of interest.
- Draw a map of the Adirondacks on a sheet of
10" X 14" white paper.
- Create a symbol for each area of
interest.
- Draw these symbols in the appropriate location
on the map.
- The map will also include a map scale, compass
rose, and a legend.
- On a separate sheet of lined paper include a
sentence or two about why each area was chosen. Both team members names
must be on this sheet. Attach this sheet to your map.
- Map must be neat and legible.
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Adapted for the Adirondack
Curriculum Project from
the work of Education By Design TM and Leading EDGE, LLC
©ACP 2002
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