Tonight students should complete the map that they have been working on in class for the last two days.  This map should show their understanding of geographer’s tools by depicting their own imaginary land and including on their maps:

• A key with at least three symbols and two colors and what they stand for
• A compass rose showing the cardinal directions (bonus points for intermediate directions)
• A scale bar showing how many miles each inch on their map represents
• 2 lines of latitude and 2 lines of longitude– labelled. Remember, a latitude close to 0 would put you near the equator and your land would have a more tropical climate.  A higher latitude, closer to 90, would put you near one of the poles and create a harsher, colder climate.
• Include at least one neighboring country.

The test on Chapter One in Geography will be next Wednesday, October 5.  Students will receive a study guide tomorrow to assist them in preparing.