Friday, September 11, 2009

Mapping the Fruited Plain

Below you will find the particulars for the map assigned today. The map will be due Monday,September 21 at the beginning of class.


Map # 2 -- Map of the United States

All 48 mainland states and all 48 capitals

See the list below:

http://www.homeworkspot.com/ask/statecapitals.htm

Washington DC is NOT included


Marking Guideline

6 essential elements of a map –

Title 1 mark
Legend 1 mark
Scale (already there)
Date of Publication 1 mark
Direction 1 mark
Borders (already there)

Map Elements Sub Total 4

48 states 1x48 = 48
48 cities 1x 48 = 48

Locations Sub Total 96

Overall neatness Sub Total 20

18-20 publishable
15-17 clear, readable
12-14 generally clear
9-11 somewhat clear
6- 8 not clear
>5 illegible

Total 116