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RESEARCH ON LOCATION
RESEARCH ON LOCATION
Make a digital copy of this research guide for the GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES of your LOCATION.
DIGITAL LOCATION RESEARCH GUIDE
Use this guide and the links on the location page to learn about the GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES of your location!
Remember, experts know a lot.
VISUALIZE THROUGH MAPs
VISUALIZE THROUGH MAPs
Where in the World Map
Where in the World Map
(zoomed out the most)
Trace the World Outline
Carefully trace the outline of the world map provided. Use a pencil or a fine-tip marker to include the major continents, oceans, and islands. Take your time to make it as accurate as possible!
Highlight Your Chosen Area
Once you’ve decided, use a bright color or pattern to highlight the specific region you’ve chosen. Make sure to clearly mark the boundaries of this area.
Label Your Civilization
Write your civilization's name in your chosen area on the map.
Title: "Where in the World..."
Add Compass Rose
Geographic Features Map
Geographic Features Map
(zoomed in halfway, should show the whole river)
Outline your REGION
*hint - google the geographic features of your river. Use those maps as your guide.
ALL physical features present should be drawn and labeled
Mountains
Rivers
Lakes
Bays
Seas
Oceans
Deserts
Forests
Valleys
Waterfalls
Volcanoes
Any physical feature…
Compass Rose
Title - Geographic Map
Map Key - ALL features labeled.
Capital City Map
Capital City Map
Click image for video
(Zoomed all the way, just on part of the river)
Materials Needed
Paper, pencil, eraser, ruler (optional), and coloring tools, Computer. Minecraft?
Step 1: Sketch the Land
Draw the outline of your civilization’s land (continent, island, or region).
Add a river flowing through or near your area.
Step 2: Plan the City
Draw a City Center (plaza or square) at the heart of your civilization.
Surround it with Government Buildings and enclose the city with a City Wall, adding a Gate for entry.
Step 3: Add Key Features
Farms: Place fields outside the city walls. Include an Irrigation System branching from the river.
Market: Draw a bustling market area inside or just outside the walls.
Homes: Scatter houses within the walls for your population.
Military Barracks: Position near the city walls or in a corner of the map.
Step 4: Label and Add Details
Clearly label each feature
Add finishing touches, like roads, bridges, mountains, or forests, to enhance the map’s realism.
Step 5: Color and Decorate
MAP REFLECTION
MAP REFLECTION
Make a copy of this document and answer the Reflection Questions. Use your best thoughtful writing and answers. Explain your thinking.
TURN THIS IN ON CANVAS.
MAP REFLECTION QUESTIONS
Which map, or maps, did you create? What specific aspects were you responsible for?
How did you choose the geographical location for your civilization, and what factors influenced this decision?
What challenges did you encounter while researching for your map, and how did you overcome them?
If you were to redesign your civilization’s map, what would you change and why?
How did creating this map change your perspective on how civilizations are shaped by their environments?
What insights about yourself as a learner did you gain during this project?
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