Social Studies Research and Presentation Project

Ideal Island Checklist Name ______

Social Studies Research and Presentation Project

“Ideal Island”

Now that you have investigated cultures of the past, your task is to design the ideal culture.

The Model:

Geography/Climate:

ð  Using the cardboard and colored butcher paper, create an island in an ocean

ð  Give your island at least five geographical features (mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, peninsulas, lagoons, etc.)

ð  Give your island at least two ecosystems (desert, wetland, forest, high grassy plateau, low plains, alpine meadows, etc.)

ð  Use glue, different colored sand and dirt, and small pieces of colored tissue to make your model as realistic as possible.

The Map:

Map Skills:

ð  Draw the island on a piece of white art paper

ð  Draw elevations and name your culture.

ð  Locate and name a capital city, at least two smaller towns, and three scattered outlying villages on your map

ð  Include evidence of transportation (roads, waterways, etc.)

ð  Include evidence of industry and agriculture (crops, mining, forestry, fishing, etc.)

ð  Name the geographical features (Mount Snowy, Winged Desert, Crushing Caverns, Beaky Beach, Claw Crags, Hatchery Harbor, Loft Lake, etc.)

ð  Create a Compass Rose

ð  Create a Key with a scale, icons for capital city, towns, roadways and waterways, industry and agriculture, and natural resources

The Poster:

Synthesis of Elements of a Culture:

ð  Create a poster for your culture. Include title and your name.

ð  Draw at least one citizen of your culture in traditional dress

ð  Draw a flag for your culture.

ð  Draw a building or artifact (any item in daily use)

ð  Include a description of all fifteen universal elements below.

Ideal Island Checklist Name ______

ð  Geography/Climate

ð  Food

ð  Shelter

ð  Transportation

ð  Government

ð  Family Unit

ð  Religion

ð  Death Rituals

ð  Division of Labor

ð  Language

ð  Famous People

ð  Arts

ð  Clothing/Jewelry

ð  Recreation (sports and games)

ð  Technology (inventions)

Ideal Island Checklist Name ______

Ideal Island Checklist Name ______