In my seventh grade history/social sciences class two of our main projects were to draw physical maps (no political borders) of Africa and North America. They were drawn on blank paper a few feet in each direction, and students would generally draw a faint grid to help with accuracy.
We were graded on the number of physical features included, and how accurately the coasts, rivers, mountains, etc. were drawn.
I wonder if anyone still teaches with similar projects. It was a great way to learn in detail about the surface of the Earth.
We were graded on the number of physical features included, and how accurately the coasts, rivers, mountains, etc. were drawn.
I wonder if anyone still teaches with similar projects. It was a great way to learn in detail about the surface of the Earth.