Illustrated Map of Europe
Essential Questions:
In small groups Students will create a map of the Europe based upon artistic representations throughout history. Each student will be assigned 4-5 countries to research and develop a theme that represents that state. Themes will be inspired by flowers, flag, animals, slogans, famous people born there, inventions created in that country, sports teams, monuments and historical places/persons. Students should refer to five themes of geography.
Students will become an expert on four-five particular countries
General Information (population, natural resources, climate, elevation, flower etc.)
Cultural Information (history, famous people, places to visit, slogans, trivia, sports, etc.
Economic Information (chief products, manufacturing, agriculture)
Websites:
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/europe.htm
http://www.illustrative-maps.com/?gclid=CPDm7-aCm7ICFQfhQgodUV8AYg
Benchmarks:
Rough Draft of Map due Sept. 6
Final Draft of Map due Sept. 12
- Why is it important to learn the geography of Europe?
- How does learning about a country help you understand its history?
- Think critically and creatively
- Collaborate with others effectively
- Produce quality products as a result of their research
In small groups Students will create a map of the Europe based upon artistic representations throughout history. Each student will be assigned 4-5 countries to research and develop a theme that represents that state. Themes will be inspired by flowers, flag, animals, slogans, famous people born there, inventions created in that country, sports teams, monuments and historical places/persons. Students should refer to five themes of geography.
Students will become an expert on four-five particular countries
General Information (population, natural resources, climate, elevation, flower etc.)
Cultural Information (history, famous people, places to visit, slogans, trivia, sports, etc.
Economic Information (chief products, manufacturing, agriculture)
Websites:
http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/europe.htm
http://www.illustrative-maps.com/?gclid=CPDm7-aCm7ICFQfhQgodUV8AYg
Benchmarks:
Rough Draft of Map due Sept. 6
Final Draft of Map due Sept. 12
