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 Title: How do I get there?
Grade Level: 8th/Earth Science

Author: Melanie Stevens

Email: msteve6@twcny.rr.com
 Adirondack Curriculum Content Area
_X_ Natural History
___ Human History
___ Culture & the Arts
___ Government & Civics
___ Economy
___ Health, Recreation & Life Skills

Investigative Question or Issue: How did the first settlers of the Adirondack mountains survey the land and map the roads and trails? 

Challenge:  
In groups of four, you will acquire mapping skills through the exploration and development of an orienteering course.  With the use of a compass, create a topographic map and a set of directions for another group to follow. 

Quality Standards:

* Course must include: cross a body of water, 5 slope changes, 10 check points
* Map must include: Title, Legend, Contour lines at Standard interval, labels, scales, colors, date, compass rate.
* Accuracy:  Students are able to follow the course.
*Completeness:  Neat and on Time
Adapted for the Adirondack Curriculum Project from the work of Education By Design TM and Leading EDGE, LLC ©ACP 2002

   Product Quality
Checklist
Date: ________                                                                     Class Period: ________
Product Author(s):

 
 How do I Get There?
Evaluator Name(s)
 
 Observed Standard/Criteria
Possible
Points
Rating
  Course must include:
  • cross a body of water
  • 5 slope changes
  • 10 check points

25
 
  Map must include:
  • Title
  • Legend
  • Contour lines at standard interval
  • Labels
  • Scale
  • Color
  • Date
  • Compass Rose

 25  
  Accuracy
  • Student group is able to follow course
25
  
  Completeness
  • Neat
  • On time
 25
  




 
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nyga Produced at the 2008 Adirondack Geography Institute
Comments:
 MST Standard 1 Analysis, Inquiry and Design
Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
Performance Indicators:   
-Apply a variety of reasoning strategies
-Estimate, make, and use measurements in real-world situations
-Use concrete materials and diagrams to describe the operation of real world processes and systems
Standard 4: Science
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
-Explain how individual choices and societal actions can contribute to improving the environment