Names:______

Period: ______

You are to create an island and choose any of the major oceans or lakes around the world to put it in. This is a MAJOR GRADE. TURN IN THIS SHEET WITH YOUR ISLAND PROJECT!

Your Fantasy Island Must Include the Following:

Required Item / Maximum
Point Value / Points
Earned
TOPOGRAPHIC MAP / 40
·  Minimum of 10 contour lines starting from an elevation of 0, since it is an island / (10) / ( )
·  Map is color coded by elevation (blue is only for water!) / (3) / ( )
·  Index contours are noticeably darker / (2) / ( )
·  Ocean is labeled / (2) / ( )
·  Contour interval is clearly identified and listed outside the island / (4) / ( )
·  At least one of each of the landmarks (see list on back) / (10) / ( )
·  Line for profile map (labeled AB) / (2) / ( )
·  No contour lines cross / (2) / ( )
·  Upstream is correctly identified with V shaped contours. / (5) / ( )
PHYSICAL MAP / 20
·  Must match features on topographic map / (2) / ( )
·  Legend or Key / (2) / ( )
·  Island and symbols are colored / (2) / ( )
·  At least one of each of the landmarks (see list on back) / (14) / ( )
PROFILE MAP / 10
·  Must accurately match selected cross section of the topographic map / (5) / ( )
·  X and Y axis of profile graph are labeled / (2) / ( )
HISTORY/BACKGROUND/FUTURE of Island
(can be essay or brochure format) / 20
·  History must include (but not limited to) who/when founded the island, culture, language, currency, religion, government, etc. / (5) / ( )
·  Description of climate of your island (make sure it is sensible with the location of your island within the ocean you chose) / (5) / ( )
·  List of tourist activities (appropriate to your climate) / (3) / ( )
·  Small version of the flag for your island / (2) / ( )
·  Description of two types of weathering that occur on your island / (2) / ( )
·  Explanation of how this weathering will change your island over time / (3) / ( )
CREATIVITY/NEATNESS/EFFORT/ORIGINALITY / 10
GRAND TOTAL / 100