AP Human Geography



Create your own Country project: 320 PointsPlease follow the directions for each activity explicitly!Each activity will be graded on neatness, creativity and content. Remember more is sometimes better!!!!All written portions of the project MUST BE TYPED!!!!!!! This does not include the portions of the project that deal with the maps! The maps can either be hand drawn or done on the computer. I stress that neatness is a must! (maps must be at least half a page or larger)For typed sections 12-point font. When your project is finished Create a Title page, and a table of contents.Title page should include: The name of your Country, name, date, hour and a graphic or representation of your countryTable of Contents: Should list the titles of all of the activities (12) and the pages that they cover. Each activity should appear in order 1-12!!! The project should be put into a clear binder and should look neat and professional!Due Date: You will have one month to complete this assignment! Late work will not be taken and you will receive a zero on the assignment unless a doctor’s excuse is given!DUE DATE: Friday February 5, 2016 at the beginning of your class time! No Exceptions!Directions:MapsCreate a base map to use on all the map activities. You will need 5.Each base map should include the following:The shape and bordering countriesLatitude & LongitudeCompass RoseScale of milesA key pertaining to the information on the map. Remember utilize maps from books and online to help your efforts!Written Activities:For each written activity, please keep the answers in order.Answer each bullet point completely using complete sentences.Each written activity must be typed! I will not take hand written work12-point font Times New RomanEach activity and map should be completed in order; this will allow you to answer the questions about your country in the written portions of the assignment. Activity 1: Create a Physical Map (30 Points)Things to do:Select a real world location to place your country. It could be an island out in a sea or ocean, or a country attached to a coast or continent. You may not put it over the top of an existing country. Draw or use a computer to create the outline of your country. Create a name for your country and write in the name at the top of your map (use bold letters).Choose the scale. Your country should be between 300-2,500 miles in width and height. No more, no less. Create a scale of miles in the bottom right hand corner of you map. Draw lines of latitude and longitude. Make this as accurate as possible! Use a ruler to ensure that your lines are straight. (1 degree of latitude = 100 miles). Label the bordering areas around your country; (bodies of water or other countries).Create an elevation key and have a minimum of 4 levels of elevation. Color each level of the elevation key Do Not use blue! That designates water. Choose how you want the landscape of your country to look. Be creative and draw in the elevation areas of your country. Use all levels of land. Draw in rivers, lakes and other features. Color in your features. start with the lowest elevations. Color rivers, lakes, seas and oceans in blue. If your country borders another country, lightly shade in the other country with a shade that is not used on your map. Create names for and label the physical features of your country such as rivers, lakes mountain ranges, peaks, deserts, plains regions, gulfs, bays, etc.Put a compass rose on your map.Activity 2: Create a Political Map (30 Points)Things to do:Draw your country and draw in the lines of latitude and longitude.Draw the scale of miles and a compass rose.Draw in your lakes and rivers and color them blue.Divide your country into states, provinces, or territories. (Have a minimum of three). Draw in the borders for theses areas and name them all. Place 5 to 10 cities in your country. Use a star with a circle around it to show your national capital, a star for the state for provincial or state capitals, and a dot for other cities, and refer to your physical map for guidance. Color in the region (states, province or territory) on your map using different colors. Label the areas surrounding your country (bodies of water or other countries) and color them. Activity 3: Population Density Map (30 Points)Things to do:Draw your country and draw in the lines of latitude and longitude.Draw the scale of miles and a compass rose.For reference find a population density map in a textbook or online. Your key should have colors representing population density (number of people in a square mile), and symbols for cities that show their range of population. Also if you’ve put cities on your political map that are smaller than 250,000 people, you may create symbols for those small cities and towns. Place all your cities on the map along with the appropriate symbol for the population of that city. Decide on which areas of your country are more heavily populated than others and draw in lines to represent the boundaries between population density regions. Color your map using the colors from your key. (Note; keep the physical landscape of your country in mind as you determine your high, middle, and low density regions. Plains, valleys, and coastal regions typically have higher densities than highland, swamp, or desert regions).Activity 4: Economic Activity and Resources Map (30 Points)Things to do:Draw your country and draw in the lines of latitude and longitude.Draw the scale of miles and a compass roseFind an economic activity and resources map in the textbook or online and use that as an example. The colors in the legend represent how the land is being utilized. Decide on what economic activities will occur in certain regions of your country. Keep the physical landscape of your country in mind as you create this map. Also note that regions of manufacturing and trade normally occur around urban areas. Create a color key for your map showing the various land uses (economic activities) for your country and color your map accordingly. The symbols in the legend represent what natural resources are found in the area. Decide on what natural resources are in your country. Create symbols for these resources and place them in your key and also on your map. You may use the same symbols that you find in the book or online. Activity 5: Use your maps to answer the following questions. (Please type the Bold headings and the corresponding answers for each section). (20 Points)Where People Live.The name of your country.How many people live in your country?Where do people live? Decide how many in each place.How many people live in urban areas?How many people live in the largest city?How many people live in rural areas?The Economy and Employment.What are the main types of jobs that people have in your country? (1-2 paragraphs)What kinds of crops are grown in your country for export to other countries and what kinds of crops are imported into your country? (1 paragraph).What natural resources are exported out of your country and what resources must your country import?CultureWhat is the official language of your Country?What percentages of the people speak this language?What other languages are spoken in your country?What percentage of people speak other languages?What is the dominant religion in your country?What other religious groups are in your country?What percentages of people follow these religions?Describe the kinds of sports, games, and recreational activities that are played in your country (1 to 2 paragraphs). List 4 holidays that your country celebrates (2 must be made up). Describe the food in your country, what are the staple foods? Are there any customs or rituals associated with meals that are part of your culture?Describe the clothing that people wear. What are the latest fashions and trends with clothing and jewelry? Does your country have traditional clothing that people wear for festivals and holidays?Activity 6: Climate Map (30 points)Draw your country and draw in the lines of latitude and longitude. Draw the scale of miles and a compass rose.Create a climate key; the key does not have to include all possible climates, just the ones that cover the climate of your country. Draw in the boundaries for the various climate zones of your country and color them according to your key. Keep in mind all the various factors that influence climate:?Latitude - The further away from the equator the cooler the climate and less precipitation Currents - Ocean currents can warm up or cool down a region. Notice the direction of flow for the major ocean currents of the world. Winds - Depending on whether the winds blow from the ocean or from a landmass affects the amount of precipitation a region receives. Also, winds take on the temperature of ocean currents as they pass over them, which too can impact a region’s climate. Check the Pressure and Wind Systems diagram on p. 43. Nearness to water - Places that are near large bodies of water (coasts) have a more even temperature year round and usually receive more precipitation. Places in the center of large landmasses usually have a greater range of temperatures throughout the year and are often drier. Elevation - Air cools 3.5 degrees for every 1,000 feet of elevation. A place could be in the equatorial zone, and yet have a highland climate due to elevation. Landforms - A large mountain range might block warm winds that are striking the coast of a region, thus creating a rainy climate on the windward side, and a desert on the leeward side. Activity 7: Use your maps to answer the following questions. (Please type the Bold headings and the corresponding answers for each section). (20 Points)Geographic Features: write a description of each feature. Be sure to use complete sentences to tell as much as you can about your country.Land Features:Water Features:Rainfall:Temperature:Vegetation:Wildlife: What types of wildlife are found in your country? What regions of your country would you find the most wildlife? Which species are endangered in your country? Make sure the animals can live in the climate of your country. (2 paragraphs). Natural Disasters: Explain the types of natural disasters that have occurred in your country, or have the potential to occur there. (1 paragraph)Tourist Highlights: list at least 4 places that tourists should be sure to visit. Explain why they should see them. Please be detailed. Activity 8: Tourism Advertisement (30 points)Create a poster or brochure which advertises one of your country’s tourist highlights. Draw or design a graphic that would highlight the place you would want tourists to go! Make your attraction as appealing as possible.Activity 9: Political Geography (Please type the Bold headings and the corresponding answers for each section). (30 Points) Use your maps to answer these questions. Be sure the maps support your ernment: Determine and explain which type of government authority and which type of economic system governs your country. Type of governmentType of economic systemExplain how long your country has been governed this way, and what previous system existed in your country. What political events have led to a change in government? Explain. Has another country ever been in control of your country and how and when were you able to gain independence from them? (3 to 4 paragraphs). BordersDescribe the borders of your country. (where is it located, what’s around it, etc.)Describe the state borders in your country.StatesWhich state has the largest population?Which state has the smallest population?In which State does your national capital lie?Which state has the most natural resources?Which state depends on tourism?Which state has the most agricultural land?Which state is the most scenic?Which state has the most political influence?Relations with neighboring countries.Which countries are your allies? (list at least four, two must be real countries)Which countries are your enemies? (list at least four, two must be real countries)Explain why your country is in conflict with these other countries (2 paragraphs).Country Facts and StatisticsTotal Area?Population?Density?CBR?CDR?Infant mortality rate?Life expectancy? (Male & Female) Average population age?Literacy rate? (Male & Female)Currency? (Name it and compare it to the US dollar)Unemployment rate?Major trade partners?Activity 10: National Symbols (20 Points)You must include pictures!FlowerTree/plantBirdAnimalActivity 11: Create your National Flag. (30 Points)Be creative incorporate symbols colors and creeds that you have created for your country! It should be at least the size of a piece of paper or smaller!Activity 12: Reflection Essay (20 Points)Please Type your essay (1 ? Pages double spaced 12 point Times New Roman Font).Respond to the essay questions with complete sentences and include the questions as part of your response.Why would I have you create this project?Evaluate the project; what was the easiest and the hardest part?What would you change about the project if you could?How did your project turn out?What part of the project are you the proudest of and which part are you the least proud of?What grade would you give your project and why? Time Table:Tuesday January 5th: Assignment given.Friday January 15th: At least 3 activities must be done (can be a rough draft, but I need to see progress and that work is being done) and brought to class for review.Friday January 29th: Six total activities must be brought to class so that I may review them. This means that you must bring the 3 completed assignments as well as 3 more! As stated above it can be a rough draft but I need to see that you are working on the project!Friday February 5th: Project is DUE at the beginning of class!!!! Late work will not be taken and the you will receive a zero for the project!!!!By signing and returning the bottom half of this paper, you are acknowledging that you have received the project and that you must adhere to the due dates that have been given. This half must be returned on January 6th!!! Parent signature: _____________________________Date: _________________Student signature: _____________________________Date: __________________ ................
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