RSGC Community Map Assignment NAME:

The Idea: Geography is not just about using other people’s maps, but also creating our own. Making your own map, especially using modern geotechnologies, is a great way to become more and more expert at geographic skills.

Task: You will create a useful map for the RSGC community using one application (Google maps, Google Earth or Arcgis.com). You may select your own topic. You may be creative and come up with your own completely individual idea, or choose your topic from the suggested list below: o Terry Fox Running Routes in High Parko Cross-Country Practice Routeso Team Sports Locations and Travel Timeso Places to Eat…o Service Trip Locationso Community Service Mapso Campus Map of RSGC

After researching the area you choose, create a useful RSGC community map incorporating the proper mapping conventions discussed in class. Screen shots will be highly effective for creating a final copy. Please refer to the rubric below for the evaluation criteria.

To keep yourself organized, use the following chart to plan your community map:

Key Details of the Area Ways I Plan to Show These Features

Do I Know How to Use the Software to Make This Feature Come Alive?

(A paper draft sketch is also highly recommended, but not necessary.)

Map Checklist Printed neatly

Title located at the top of the page and clearly reflects the topic Title Large enough to attract attention, but not overwhelming Direction/compass Legend items and borders Scale Description box and other visuals etc.

CGC1D: Geography of Canada Canadian and World Studies

Evaluation for RSGC Community Map Assignment --

LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1 MARKS

Knowledge and Understanding

Does your map contain all the factual information required?

Does it demonstrate a rich understanding of the area chosen?

demonstrates thoroughknowledge and understanding of content

demonstrates considerableknowledge and understanding of content

demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of content

demonstrates limitedknowledge and understanding of content

/5

Thinking

Have you effectively used planning and research skills to gather the appropriate data and information for the map area?

uses criticalthinking processeswith a high degree ofeffectiveness

uses criticalthinking processeswith considerableeffectiveness

uses criticalthinking processeswith someeffectiveness

uses criticalthinking processeswith limitedeffectiveness

/5

Communication

Is your map clearly and effectively organized?

Have you used appropriate visuals - placemarks, legends, icons - to communicate to the reader all the important information?

expresses andorganizes ideas andinformation witha high degree of effectiveness

expresses andorganizes ideas andinformation withconsiderable effectiveness

expresses andorganizes ideas andinformation withsome effectiveness

expresses andorganizes ideas andinformation withlimited effectiveness

/5

Application

Have you taken what we’ve learned about mapping conventions and used them appropriately?

applies knowledgeand skills in familiar and newcontexts with a high degree ofeffectiveness

applies knowledgeand skills in familiar and newcontexts with considerableeffectiveness

applies knowledgeand skills in familiar and newcontexts with someeffectiveness

applies knowledgeand skills in familiar and newcontexts with limitedeffectiveness

/5

TOTAL /20

CGC1D: Geography of Canada Canadian and World Studies