Name _____________________________________________

DESIGN YOUR OWN ISLAND PROJECT

You are an explorer who has JUST discovered a new island. You need to get the
island on the current maps for future reference and to show everyone the
islands location. The best way to accomplish this is to draw a picture of your
island. Remember, where your island is located will determine the climate and
vegetation your island has which in turn may determine the economic factors of
your island.

Rubric and Overview:

I. Map Facts5 % eachnone should be computer generated

A. Title ________
A. Location (Whats around it?) ________
B. Roads ________
C. Cities/Towns ________
D. Landforms ________
E. Bodies of Water-correct Oceans ________
F. Economic Indicators ________
G. Points of Interests ________

II. Composition Points10 % each.

A. Color-no markers ________
B. Neatness (clean erasures, well drawn lines,
11x17 PAPER) ________
C. Spelling-Correct English usage ________

III. Island Essay15%-short description of your island people, interesting

details, urbanization/industrialization (a separate sheet of
unlined paper in ink or typed) ________

Island Name ____________________________________

Part 1: Answer each of these questions. Then prepare a short essay using your
answers!
1. What is the theme of your island? (Include Island Name)

2. Who can come to your island? Whos not allowed? (Think about immigration
issues in this country what would you change or keep the same?)

3. Is your island a resort or will you have people live here all of the time?

4. Whats the climate like on your island? (weather)

5. How will people dress and live on your island? (How much money will they
makeetc)

6. What kind of businesses/industries are on your island?

7. Who is in charge? Is there a king? Democracy? What is the government like?

(Think about our country what would you change about our
government/leadership?)

8. How will you treat people on your island? How will you make sure everyone is
taken care of?

9. Will there be big cities/roads/neighborhoods? How do you envision it looking?