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The Geographer

The Task

First, print out a blank map of the World, and a blank copy of a political map of your country. World Maps
On the World Map, label and color gray the United States, and label your country also. Label the map with the Equator, the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and the continent of Europe.
On the Individual Country Map, label your country and draw a box labeled "Key" in the lower right-hand corner of your map.
Find and label on your map the capital of your country (with a star denoting it as the capital), and the three largest cities (one of which may be the capital). The largest dot should represent the largest city, and so on. Starting at the largest city, draw a line that connects the largest city to the second largest city, the second to the third, etc. On the line between each city, write in the distance between the two. Add the dots and the star with explanations to your "Key" section. World Capitals Maps of the World World Countries and Facts The World Gazetteer
Find what the general climate is for your country around the capital city during the month of July. If your country is primarily a warm climate (80+ degrees), color it yellow. If it is generally a cold climate (below 60 degrees), color it blue. If it is a moderate climate (between 60 and 80 degrees), color it orange. Add the color and it's description to your "Key". The Best in the World World Capitals
Since we are going to be flying into the capital city, it may be a good idea to know the exact longitude and latitude of the country we're flying to World Locations (in case the captain needs a little help). Write this information below the country title on the Country Map.
Now you want to find out what are the most interesting sites to visit in the cities you've labeled on your country. Find two places in each city that you feel are interesting and would be attractive destinations for visitors. You may find museums, castles, inns, sports arenas, shops, monuments, or other points of interest during your search. After you are done finding the two points of interest in each city, add to your "Key" a picture that represents each type of attraction (ie. a picture of a museum to represent a museum). Put a similar picture of the attractions around the city in which it is found. World Sites to See
Lastly, for each place of interest that you have found, type a one paragraph explanation about the site and why it would be an important and interesting stop for visitors to see. Include information about where it is, what it is, and what types of things visitors could hope to enjoy while there. For example, is the site a museum in Florence, Italy, full of Roman sculptures and paintings? Or, is it a famous skating rink in Karlsberg, Sweden? Remember, make the site seem as tempting as possible so that many visitors will want to see it.

Evaluation

Grading Scale for the Geographer.

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#2 Map Places on the World and Country Maps Correctly Labeled No map places labeled, or all labeled incorrectly. Some map places labeled, though some are misplaced or incorrect. All map places are labeled, but some are incorrect. All map places labeled and correct

Map "Key"

No Map Key Map Key with some items labeled and some descriptions, though incorrect Map Key with all items and all descriptions with some incorrect Map Key with all labels and descriptions correct

#4
Map Distances and Populations

No distances or populations labeled Some distances and populations labeled but incorrect All distances and populations labeled with some errors All distances and populations labeled with no errors

#5
Climate

No climate or color Climate or color, but not both Climate and color, but one is incorrect Both climate and color are correct

#6
Longitude and Latitude No long. or lat. Either long. or lat., though incorrect numbers Both long. and lat., though incorrect numbers Both long. and lat., and both numbers correct.

#7
Sites to See No sites listed

Some sites listed, but not in the correct cities, or not enough sites, or no pictures. All sites listed, but not in the proper city or with pictures. All sites listed, in the corrects cities, with pictures.

#8
Site Descriptions No site descriptions. Some site descriptions, but not typed, or not enough information. All site descriptions, typed, but with errors or not enough detail. All site descriptions, typed, error free and plenty of information.

TOTAL SCORE

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#2 Map Places on the World and Country Maps Correctly Labeled	No map places labeled, or all labeled incorrectly.	Some map places labeled, though some are misplaced or incorrect.	All map places are labeled, but some are incorrect.	All map places labeled and correct
Map "Key"	No Map Key	Map Key with some items labeled and some descriptions, though incorrect	Map Key with all items and all descriptions with some incorrect	Map Key with all labels and descriptions correct
#4 Map Distances and Populations	No distances or populations labeled	Some distances and populations labeled but incorrect	All distances and populations labeled with some errors	All distances and populations labeled with no errors
#5 Climate	No climate or color	Climate or color, but not both	Climate and color, but one is incorrect	Both climate and color are correct
#6 Longitude and Latitude	No long. or lat.	Either long. or lat., though incorrect numbers	Both long. and lat., though incorrect numbers	Both long. and lat., and both numbers correct.
#7 Sites to See	No sites listed	Some sites listed, but not in the correct cities, or not enough sites, or no pictures.	All sites listed, but not in the proper city or with pictures.	All sites listed, in the corrects cities, with pictures.
#8 Site Descriptions	No site descriptions.	Some site descriptions, but not typed, or not enough information.	All site descriptions, typed, but with errors or not enough detail.	All site descriptions, typed, error free and plenty of information.
TOTAL SCORE