NAME ______DUE DATE ______
GEORGIA MAP PROJECT
You are being asked to create a map of Georgia that contains ALL of the physical regions, features, and attractions, cities, and highways listed below. You will be graded on content and presentation (see rubric on back).
Please include the following:
1) A TITLE (top of board) and a KEY (symbols and compass rose – bottom-left corner)
2) MARK and LABEL the 5 Physiographic Regions of Georgia.
3) Identify the FALL LINE.
4) Show STATES & OCEANS surrounding Georgia’s borders.
5) Note the INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY
6) Include the MOUNTAIN RANGES in Georgia
7) Additional items to include:
Cities
___ Atlanta ___ Columbus ___ Macon ___Athens ___ Augusta ___ Albany
___ Savannah ___ Marietta ___ Milledgeville ___ Valdosta ___ Warm Springs ___ Plains
Highways
___ I-75 ___ I-85 ___ I-575 ___ I-16 ___ I-285 ___ I-20
___ I-95
Rivers
___ Savannah ___ Chattahoochee ___ Flint ___ St. Mary’s ___ Altamaha ___ Ocmulgee
___ Oconee ___ Ogeechee ___ Etowah ___ Suwannee ___ Chattooga ___ Coosa
___ Tennessee
Lakes
___ Lanier ___ Allatoona ___ Oconee ___ Hartwell ___ West Point ___ Seminole
___ George ___ Clark Hills
Wonders/Attractions
___ Stone Mountain ___ Cloudland Canyon ___ Brasstown Bald ___ Okefenokee Swamp ___ Tallulah Gorge ___ Lookout Mountain
Sea Islands
___ Tybee ___ St. Catherines ___ Cumberland
___ St. Simons ___ Jekyll
*** Please note that you will also be quizzed on this information too.
RUBRIC FOR GEORGIA MAP
CRITERIA / DOES NOT MEET Standard15 pts. / APPROACHING Standard
20 pts. / MEETS
Standard
25 pts. / EXCEEDS
Standards
25+ pts.
CONTENT
____ x 3 = ______/ Less than 80% of required elements are present and are accurately portrayed. / 80%-99% of required elements are present and are accurately portrayed. / 100% of required elements are present and accurate / Required elements are present and accurate; however, map goes far beyond the required elements to include many other lakes, highways, rivers, cities, landmarks, etc.
PRESENTATION
____ x 1 = ______/ The map appears sloppy and rushed, more than 50% of attractions and features are poorly labeled or misspelled. No color is used/Too much color used and is distracting. No unique items/arts-and-crafts materials were used to create map. / The map appears somewhat sloppy and rushed, more than 25% of attractions and features are poorly labeled or misspelled. Several colors are used and several items/arts-and-crafts materials were used to create map. Neither the colors used nor art material distract from the maps intended purpose. / The map appears neatly done and is attractive & interesting to look at. Attractions and features are clearly labeled and spelled correctly, use of color enhances the overall appearance, and several unique items/arts-and-crafts materials were used to create map. / The appearance of the map is professional. It is neatly done and immediately pulls in and engages its viewers. Attractions/ features are clearly and uniquely labeled (no spelling errors), the use of color enhances the overall appearance, and items/arts-and-crafts materials used throughout to show off physical and human features.
______= Total Score
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