Geography Mapping Project
Your task is to create an interactive map of your ancient civilization. Your map will then be on display
around the classroom for your peers to interact with and leave you some feedback.
Key things to include on your map:
-A legend
-A title
-A compass
-Main physical features of your environment
- Most major ancient cities and their locations
Questions that need to be answered and should be displayed on your map:
1. A list of the most common plants and animals
2. Describe the climate of your environment and its climate zone
a. Include a list of the benefits and disadvantages of the environment
3. Describe the natural disasters that could impact the areas (ex. Tsunami, volcanic activity,
earthquakes, non-durable human practices)
4. How did the civilization impact/ use the geography (ex. agriculture)
5. Describe five ways in which the civilization adapted to their physical environment
(example: architecture, clothing, modes of transportation, technology, economy)
6. Describe the position of the civilization in relation to other civilizations. Were there things
that separated your civilization? (ex. mountain, oceans, water) Were there effective
trading routes?
7. Conclusion: Describe why your civilization chose to establish themselves where they did
and when (Please also give the dates of the civilization). IN YOUR OPINION, do you think
this is a favourable spot based on the geography
Research
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Must submit a bibliography (list of resources)- at least 3 credible websites and 1 book
(textbook works)
No wikipedia (You can use it, but go further) or google (you can of course use google, but
please visit the website that google is directing you to)
Ideas to make it interactive:
- QR codes linked to different locations on the map
- Make the map 3D (diorama or pizza box)
- Have labels for different pieces of information
Suggested steps to complete the project (and how long it should take you)
Step 1: Research (1 class)
Step 2: Plan your map and assign roles (1/2 a class)
Step 3: Create your map (2-3 classes) Your task is to create an interactive map of your ancient
civilization. You will need to bring your own materials Your map will then be on display around the
classroom for your peers to interact with and leave you some feedback.
Our plan
What we will include on our map:
What kind of map are we making?
What materials do we need to bring:
Group Tasks
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Questions:
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Materials:
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Schedule
Planning block
Research block
Building Day
Building Day