Thematic+Map+Project

Thematic Map Directions Create a thematic map of your neighborhood that shows information about your neighborhood using a legend/key. Examples could include: (# pets, # of people per household, # of garage doors, # of cars, # of levels in each home.) Also use symbols to show observable items on the map. (Examples could include: swingsets, trees, pets, gardens, mailboxes, pools, buildings, flowers.) This activity will require you to do basic research on your neighborhood. It can be done through observation and //__does no__//t require any door to door visiting. Please ask your teacher or parent if you are unable to come up with a theme. The scale of your map will vary depending on the number of homes in your neighborhood. If you live on a back road you may have to do a larger area. If you live on a busy street you may only do a small section. All students are required to include 5 houses. Apartments can be broken down by apartment floor or students can include buildings near and around the apartment. Your map should include the components of thematic maps listed on pages 16, and 21 of the social studies text. You do not need to include latitude and longitude lines.

Please Include: ü Information about student’s neighborhood is shown in an outstanding way. ü A title that clearly communicates to viewers the content of the map. ü At least 4 symbols included. Symbols are consistent and representative of items present in mapped area. ü A legend that lists and explains symbols and colors used on a map in an outstanding way. ü A compass rose that clearly shows cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west. ü Labels that clearly indicate the names of streets or roads and student’s home. ü Layout and Organization that are extremely well done.

You must create a rough draft of your map before your teacher will give you Poster-board for the final map. Please use colored pencils, and sharpie markers for labels and borders. Assignment worth 100 points.