We are now moving on from the Middle East to Africa. We will begin by creating a map of the physical features of the entire continent. We are beginning this assignment on Thursday, December 17, 2009, but it will not be due for many days after we return from winter vacation. Work time in class will be provided in January so this assignment should not be considered homework during the vacation.
Handouts
- Africa Map Directions – directions listing what features need to be labeled.
- Africa Map Challenge Features – list of additional features to be labeled. This list is required for all 4th period Spectrum students. It is optional for students in periods 1, 2, 3, and 6. If students choose to do the challenge, it counts as an additional assignment, not “extra credit”.
- Africa Map Blank – blank Africa map for labeling and coloring.
Coloring the Map
The map should be colored to show water, desert, savanna, rainforest, and “land” (areas that do not seem to fall into one of the other categories). To help students with the coloring, I’ve labeled the satellite photo below with the major climate zones. For more helpful information, read the Wikipedia article about the geography of Africa.
