UNIT 1: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
UNIT 1: MAP PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
In a Powerpoint, essay, video, infographic, or whatever other creative endeavour you want to undertake, your task is to:
Define,
describe, and show understanding of each of the following physical
geography concepts and talk about how they impact human activity on the
planet:
- the lithosphere
- landforms
- climate: (a)elements, (b)controls, (c)regions
- vegetation
- soils
You MUST include the following in your project:
- a scientific definition of EVERY concept/term mentioned above (in your own words) and a detailed discussion of what the significance of said term is.
- a map representing/expressing each of the terms above accompanied by an explanation of the map, and
- a detailed explanation of how EACH of the above concepts impact/influence human activity.
MARK BREAKDOWN
- CHOICE OF MAPS: /10
- MAPS DISCUSSION (make sure you address human impact): /30
- BIBLIOGRAPHY in APA or MLA format: /10
- TOTAL: /50
While this project is not due for a few weeks, you will be required to show me your progress earlier on than that. Please keep an eye out for when I am requiring check-ins from you. I would encourage you to utilize the project-check-in drop box regularly if you would like some specific feedback regarding your work.
Please let me know if you have questions about this process!
Please submit your files when you are ready to do so in their respective project dropboxes found in the unit tab.