Creating an Illustrated Map: New Zealand

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1 S T U D E N T H A N D O U T A Creating an Illustrated Map: New Zealand You will work in a group of four to create an illustrated map of one type of Pacific island: a continental island. Your illustrated map will include a large outline of your island in the center of a large sheet of paper. Design your map to give viewers a good understanding of the physical and human geography of your island. Step 1: Review your role. Your teacher will assign each member of your group one of the following roles. All group members are responsible for brainstorming ideas for creating an illustrated map that clearly shows the physical and human geography of your island. Physical Geographer: Responsible for physical geography requirements on the map. See Step 2A. Assists with production of the final map. Ocean Expert: Responsible for ocean and climate requirements on the map. See Step 2B. Assists with production of the final map. Human Geographer: Responsible for human geography requirements on the map. See Step 2C. Assists with production of the final map. Cartographer: Responsible for creating the outline of the island and the map legend. See Step 2D. Leads brainstorming session and production of the final map. Helps create and place symbols and illustrations on the map. Step 2: Review the project requirements. Your project will include symbols and illustrations laid out over and around a map of your island. It must have the following: a. Physical geography: Work with the Cartographer to choose symbols for the features below from the Symbol Bank on the next page. Place the symbols on your map in the appropriate places. Label each symbol with the name of that feature. highest point of elevation largest plateau longest river volcanoes largest plain largest lake largest mountain range b. Ocean, climate, and economy: On your map, label these features with their names: 2 major bodies of water largest strait Create symbols or illustrations with labels for these features: 2 food sources from ocean 2 types of sea life at least 2 types of climate 1 economic activity Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 1

2 c. Human geography: Create symbols or illustrations with labels for these features: 3 forms of recreation largest city on each island 1 type of housing capital city 2 forms of transportation 2 sources of food from land d. Cartography: Create the following map features. Select the appropriate symbols for your map from the Symbol Bank. a compass rose a map scale a map title a map legend with symbols for land physical features ocean physical features major cities Step 3: Complete the Reading Notes for Section 4. Read Section 4 on New Zealand. Use this section to gather background information on the physical and human geography affecting life on your island type. As you read, complete Reading Notes 4. Step 4: Brainstorm ideas and create a rough draft of your map. Make sure to include all items on the checklists in Step 2. Quickly brainstorm appropriate symbols and illustrations. Sketch them on the outline of your island on the third page of this handout. Get your teacher s initials for this step before moving on. Symbol Bank Mountain Highest point Volcano Lake River Strait Plain Lagoon Plateau (100, ,999) (500,000 1,000,000) Capital city Step 5: Create your final map. The Cartographer will create the outline of your island and the map legend. Each expert will create the symbols, illustrations, and labels for his or her area of expertise (physical geography, human geography, or ocean). All group members will work with the Cartographer to lay out the final map. Use color and creative touches to make it visually appealing. When you are done, have your teacher review your work and initial this step. Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 2

3 New Zealand N W E S miles kilometers Transverse Cylindrical Equal-Area projection Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 3

4 Creating an Illustrated Map: Tahiti You will work in a group of four to create an illustrated map of one type of Pacific island: a volcanic island. Your illustrated map will include a large outline of your island in the center of a large sheet of paper. Design your map to give viewers a good understanding of the physical and human geography of your island. Step 1: Review your role. Your teacher will assign each member of your group one of the following roles. All group members are responsible for brainstorming ideas for creating an illustrated map that clearly shows the physical and human geography of your island. Physical Geographer: Responsible for physical geography requirements on the map. See Step 2A. Assists with production of the final map. Ocean Expert: Responsible for ocean and climate requirements on the map. See Step 2B. Assists with production of the final map. Human Geographer: Responsible for human geography requirements on the map. See Step 2C. Assists with production of the final map. Cartographer: Responsible for creating the outline of the island and the map legend. See Step 2D. Leads brainstorming session and production of the final map. Helps create and place symbols and illustrations on the map. Step 2: Review the project requirements. Your project will include symbols and illustrations laid out over and around a map of your island. It must have the following: a. Physical geography: Work with the Cartographer to choose symbols for the features below from the Symbol Bank on the next page. Place the symbols on your map in the appropriate places. Label each symbol with the name of that feature. highest point of elevation longest river 4 mountains major isthmus coastal cliffs largest bay b. Ocean, climate, and economy: On your map, label these features with their names: major bodies of water Create symbols or illustrations with labels for these features: 2 food sources from ocean 2 economic activities 2 types of sea life 2 types of climate Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 4

5 c. Human geography: Create symbols or illustrations with labels for these features: 3 forms of recreation 1 type of traditional clothing 2 types of housing 1 form of transportation capital city 2 sources of food from land d. Cartography: Create the following map features. Select the appropriate symbols for your map from the Symbol Bank. a compass rose a map scale a map title a map legend with symbols for land physical features ocean physical features major cities Step 3: Complete the Reading Notes for Section 5. Read Section 5 on Tahiti. Use this section to gather background information on the physical and human geography affecting life on your island type. As you read, complete Reading Notes 5. Step 4: Brainstorm ideas and create a rough draft of your map. Make sure to include all items on the checklists in Step 2. Quickly brainstorm appropriate symbols and illustrations. Sketch them on the outline of your island on the third page of this handout. Get your teacher s initials for this step before moving on. Symbol Bank Mountain Highest point Volcano Lake River Strait Plain Lagoon Plateau (100, ,999) (500,000 1,000,000) Capital city Step 5: Create your final map. The Cartographer will create the outline of your island and the map legend. Each expert will create the symbols, illustrations, and labels for his or her area of expertise (physical geography, human geography, or ocean). All group members will work with the Cartographer to lay out the final map. Use color and creative touches to make it visually appealing. When you are done, have your teacher review your work and initial this step. Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 5

6 Tahiti N W E S 0 5 miles 0 5 kilometers Lambert Azimuthal Equal-Area projection Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 6

7 Creating an Illustrated Map: Kwajalein Atoll You will work in a group of four to create an illustrated map of one type of Pacific island: an atoll. Your illustrated map will include a large outline of your island in the center of a large sheet of paper. Design your map to give viewers a good understanding of the physical and human geography of your island. Step 1: Review your role. Your teacher will assign each member of your group one of the following roles. All group members are responsible for brainstorming ideas for creating an illustrated map that clearly shows the physical and human geography of your island. Physical Geographer: Responsible for physical geography requirements on the map. See Step 2A. Assists with production of the final map. Ocean Expert: Responsible for ocean and climate requirements on the map. See Step 2B. Assists with production of the final map. Human Geographer: Responsible for human geography requirements on the map. See Step 2C. Assists with production of the final map. Cartographer: Responsible for creating the outline of the island and the map legend. See Step 2D. Leads brainstorming session and production of the final map. Helps create and place symbols and illustrations on the map. Step 2: Review the project requirements. Your project will include symbols and illustrations laid out over and around a map of your island. It must have the following things: a. Physical geography: Work with the Cartographer to choose symbols for the features below from the Symbol Bank on the next page. Place the symbols on your map in the appropriate places. Label each symbol with the name of that feature. major bodies of water 19 islands b. Ocean, climate, and economy: Create symbols and illustrations with labels for these features: 2 food sources from the ocean at least 2 types of climate 2 types of sea life 1 economic activity Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 7

8 c. Human geography: Create symbols or illustrations with labels for these features: 3 forms of recreation 2 types of seasonal clothing 2 types of housing 1 form of transportation 2 sources of food from land d. Cartography: Create the following map features. Select the appropriate symbols for your map from the Symbol Bank. a compass rose a map scale a map title a map legend with symbols for land physical features ocean physical features major cities Step 3: Complete the Reading Notes for Section 6. Read Section 6 on Kwajalein Atoll. Use this section to gather background information on the physical and human geography affecting life on your island type. As you read, complete Reading Notes 6. Step 4: Brainstorm ideas and create a rough draft of your map. Make sure to include all items on the checklists in Step 2. Quickly brainstorm appropriate symbols and illustrations. Sketch them on the outline of your island on the third page of this handout. Get your teacher s initials for this step before moving on. Symbol Bank Mountain Highest point Volcano Lake River Strait Plain Lagoon Plateau (100, ,999) (500,000 1,000,000) Capital city Step 5: Create your final map. The Cartographer will create the outline of your island and the map legend. Each expert will create the symbols, illustrations, and labels for his or her area of expertise (physical geography, human geography, or ocean). All group members will work with the Cartographer to lay out the final map. Use color and creative touches to make it visually appealing. When you are done, have your teacher review your work and initial this step. Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 8

9 Kwajalein Atoll N W E S miles kilometers Mercator projection The gray areas on the map indicate the reefs that form part of this atoll. Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 9

10 S T U D E N T HA N D O U T B Island Types New Zealand (Continental Island) Tahiti (Volcanic Island) Kwajalein (Atoll) Teachers Curriculum Institute The Pacific Islands: Adapting to Life Surrounded by Ocean 10