Cartography Project

Performance Task Becoming a Cartographer Background: You have spent the many weeks in preparation for becoming a cartographer, or map maker. You have learned to read maps and identify land forms and water bodies. Task: You wish to become a certified cartographer. In order to accomplish this, you must complete one final test. A renowned archeologist has agreed to use your services to find an ancient, lost settlement. You have to draw her a map to help her do her research. Your map must show where an early settlement (1600’s or before) might have been located. Three key factors must be included in the selection of your possible site for the settlement: the need for transportation access, the need for food and water, and the need for safety. The following features must appear on your map:            

Bay Strait Isthmus Lake Island Mountain Range Peninsula Cape Archipelago River with Source and Mouth Delta Ocean

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Compass Rose Legend Title of Map

At least five other features that we have studied Audience: The archeologist (Professor Ursala Von Beecher) Purpose: To become a cartographer, you must be able to project the required information so that it is readable and easy to follow. Materials: Paper

Pen

Pencil

Colored Pencils

Ruler

Due Dates: Mrs. Mumford’s Class: Thursday, November 5, 2009 

Mr. Ngov’s Class: Wednesday, November 4, 2009  Mr. Chase’s Class: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 

Performance Task Assessment List for Becoming a Cartographer

Landforms & Bodies of Water: 68 pts. Each of the following 17 items must be shown on your island and labeled accurately, spelled correctly, and capitalized. (2 pts. per item & 2pts. per label)             

Cape Bay Strait Mountain range Isthmus Lake Island Peninsula Archipelago River with source and mouth Delta Ocean AT LEAST Five of your choice: o ___________________ o ___________________ o ___________________ o ___________________ o ___________________

Map Features: 12 pts. (4 pts. each)  Legend  Title  Compass Rose

Neatness: 10 pts. Your name: 10 pts.