Our histories through movement ...

interaction with place Thurs/Fri Sept 12/13

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We have definitions for physical and human geography, as well as the tools used to show information on a map. With this assignment, we will have an opportunity to understand geography as it pertains to our lives- How have we interacted with physical and human elements of geography in our own communities? How has place impacted our development? Mapping the movements of an individual through these elements can help us celebrate that place is an important part of our human geography and provide clues into our identities. Use the following statements to brainstorm a list of places that would show up on a map of your lifes migration path. These might include physical and geographical locations that you go to on a daily basis or places that played a significant role in your life. Choose 10 that you will work with. For these ten, write the location and describe using the six word memoir format (think about the experience-what does it sound like? what does it look like? taste like? feel like? who are the characters?) You will use these as a component for your project, so consider it a rough draft. Example: learned to read: location: Bullis Purissima Elementary school six words: Ms Watson, loved the lupine lady

The place where you... 1. learned to read

7. broke the law

2. met your first best friend

8. get an education

3. did chores for a family friend

9. can be with nature

4. got into first fight or disagreement

10. feel important

5. built a secret hideout

11. have meaningful conversations

6. broke a bone

12. meet up with your best friend

13. go to worship

20. relatives hang out

14. eat your favorite meal

21. try new activities

15. find a person you want to be like

22. enjoy yourself the most

16. feel taken care of

23. are the youngest in the crowd

17. grab a snack

24. are the oldest in the crowd

18. feel important

25. can be alone

19. get your groceries

Using the 10 locations, you will build a migration map of your neighborhood. These maps demonstrate your ability to use mapping tools, which will be an essential skill in this unit as we go on to interpret maps. Youll need: Cardboard/base tracing paper toothpicks map of pencil/eraser labels neighborhood markers/glue yarn

Directions for building your map: 1. Choose focus area and appropriate map 2. Select tracing paper to fit focus area (leave room for title and scale) 3. Trace/draw grid using pencil. Use map marks or create your own. 1. Label using numbers and letters (letters across top, numbers along side) 4. Trace and label significant streets. 1. Include 4 streets that run N to S and 4 streets that run E to W 5. Draw 10 locations. Mark with appropriate number (according to handout) 6. Trace and label 5 landmarks (at least 2 should be natural areas/should be different than your 10 locations) 7. Add scale 8. Add compass rose. Include cardinal and intermediate directions 9. Add title (your choice) 10. Add color and shading 11. Create map legend/key on separate piece of paper. This should include, at the minimum: 1. Symbols for major streets 2. Symbols for landmarks 3. Significance of toothpicks/labels 4. Significance of yarn 12. Glue onto cardboard/base 13. Write location number and title and six word memoirs on labels 14. Attach labels to toothpicks 15. Attach toothpick labels to map locations 16. Connect locations with yarn 17. Review rubric 18. Make last minute improvements...ask yourself-- Is this my best work?

Map analysis. Turn this sheet in with your map materials Exchange maps with a classmate. Complete the following: Location # to Location # direction does the student travel? Location # to Location # direction does the student travel? Location # to Location # direction does the student travel? Location # to Location # direction does the student travel? Location # to Location # direction does the student travel? is = approx. miles. What

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Find a street that runs from N to S. What grid spaces does this street pass through? Find a street that runs fromr E to W. What grid spaces does this street pass through? What new information did you acquire about this person by looking at their map?