Directions: You will be creating a map of an imaginary country. On this map, you must include the following items. Check them off as you complete them on your map.
- ÿ Compass rose -- 5 points
- ÿ Country boundary -- 5 points
- ÿ Country name -- 5 points
- ÿ 10 cities including a CAPITAL CITY -- (1 point for each city) 10 points
- ÿ Scale of miles -- 5 points
- ÿ 5 Symbols to show five natural resources found in the country (five points each) -25 points
- ÿ Map key/legend (including ALL symbols, including cities and capital ) – 10 points
- ÿ 5 Landforms/Water – Example: mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys, hills, plateaus, plains (five points each) -25 points
- ÿ Neatly color the map -- 10 points
Total points possible---100 Points
1. Draw a rough draft of your map, including all of the items listed above. You may use an atlas or your social studies book to help you get ideas.
2. Have Ms. Summer check your map before you create your final masterpiece. J
3. Use a large sheet of paper to create your final map. You will need to bring in your own colored pencils, crayons, or markers to color your map.
