What in the World?
S. S. EALR
1.
The student uses maps, charts, and other
geographic tools to understand
the spatial arrangement of
people, places, resources, and
environments
on Earth’s surface.
Component
1.1 Use and construct maps, charts, and other
resources
to gather
and interpret geographic information
GLE
1.1.2a Use globes, a variety of map projections, satellite imagery, and
Geographic Information
System (
Scenario
You are going on a scavenger hunt exploration
around the world with your geography team.
Each
team member will be given a scroll with information for you to find. Each team
member will
discover
a natural or manmade landmark located somewhere in the world by researching the
answer
to the question. Once each team 
member has found their landmark, as a group, you
will present
your
findings in a PowerPoint presentation to other Geologists (your classmates).
Scroll (questions)
Essential Questions:
Where in the world is
?
What in
the world is
?
Process:
1.
Look for KEYWORDS in each statement on your
scroll. Use those keywords to figure
out
which landmark each statement describes.
Use the following internet resources to
navigate
to the answer. Once you have found the landmark write its name on the line
next to each statement.
2. Get
a PowerPoint storyboard from Mrs. Timson or Miss Oswald
3.
Finally, when your storyboard has been
approved by Mrs. Timson and/or Miss Oswald
you may begin, as a group, on your
PowerPoint project. You will create a 5
page PowerPoint.
See
sample.
Resources:
Rubric
(Click the word Rubric to view)