Mapping the Classroom
How well do you know your Geography classroom? You can probably describe it pretty well. This assignment challenges you to put that knowledge down on paper.
Your task is to create an actual, detailed, scale diagram of room 219. Why you ask? Well, the tools and skills you will use to complete this assignment are the same as cartographers use to create maps of cities, provinces and even countries.
You start by using the natural grid that already exits in the class: the rows of tile on the floor. Your teacher will provide you with graphing paper that you can use to organize your map. You need to establish a scale and then place the major features (doors, windows, desks, blackboards, etc) on your map.
To receive a level 3 on this assignment, you mustinclude all the things listed below. Those who include more detail may receive higher marks accordingly.
Use the following as a checklist to ensure your map is complete:
1. Do I have the 4 essential map elements?
- Legend
- Scale(direct statement, linear or representative fraction?)
- Name and date
- Compass
2. What type of map is it? ______
3. Is there a grid? ______Did I identify my seat? ______
4. Did I use colour to make my map more effective? ______
Mapping the Classroom
Level / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / (50% and lower)Details / Map is exceptionally detailed. Goes well beyond the required details listed on the assignment sheet. / Map has all details listed on the assignment sheet. / Map has some of the details listed on the assignment sheet. / Map has few of the details listed on the assignment sheet. .
Labels-
Accuracy / All items are labeled and located correctly. / Most items are labeled and located correctly / Some items are labeled and located correctly / A few items are labeled and located correctly
Labels & Features-
Neatness / labels/features are exceptionally clear and well organized. / labels/features are clear and organized. / labels/features are somewhat clear and organized. / labels/features are marginally clear and organized.
Map-
Legend/key / Legend contains a complete and exhaustive set of symbols, including a compass rose. / Legend contains a complete set of symbols, including a compass rose. / Legend contains some symbols, including a compass rose. / Legend contains a few symbols, and may or may not include a compass rose.
Scale / All features on map are drawn to scale and the scale used is clearly indicated on the map. / Most features on map are drawn to scale and the scale used is clearly indicated on the map. / Some features on map are drawn to scale even though a scale is clearly indicated on the map. / A few features of the map are drawn to scale AND/OR there is no scale marker on the map.
Spelling/
Capitalization / All words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly. / Most words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly. / Some words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly. / Few words on the map are spelled and capitalized correctly.
Color Choices / Exceptional use of color to organize and communicate. / Use of color to organize and communicate. / Some use of color to organize and communicate. / Little use of color to organize and communicate.