Topographic+Map+Project

For this project you will be required to build a scale model of a mountain based on its topographical map. Prior to beginning this project, you must have your mountain and topographic map approved. You will be able to find the topographic maps online (there are free maps online- don’t pay for one). In order to get your map approved, you must submit to me the name of the mountain and the topographic map you will be using. This must be done by **October 26th**.
 * Topographic Map Project**

Once you are approved, you may start to build your scale model. The model will be due on **November 7th** You will have to submit a paper with the following information
 * 1) 1. You must indicate the scale (for example, 1 cm on model = 200 meters on mountain).
 * 2) 2. The name of your mountain, its country of location, and its latitude and longitude.
 * 3) 3. A brief paragraph (6+ sentences) explaining the major uses of the mountain (skiing, hiking, climbing, etc) and some interesting facts about the mountain.
 * 4) 4. The topographic map you used must be attached and this sheet, with your name on the top, must be attached.

The following must be included on your model:
 * 1) 1. The contour lines that represent the different elevations must be indicated and should be labeled with the correct altitude (100 meters, 200 meters, etc). Only the metric system (meters, kilometers) should be used (no miles or feet).
 * 2) 2. On the topographic map, it should indicate if the mountain has woodland/vegetation (green), areas, bodies of water/streams/rivers (blue), roads (black or red). These features should be indicated on your model at the appropriate altitude.
 * 3) 3. The summit of the mountain along with the altitude should be indicated.

Construction guidelines for the model:
 * 1) 1. Don’t make it out of food or anything edible. No glitter or confetti, or construction items that fall off the model
 * 2) 2. The scale needs to be reasonable. If it cannot fit through my door easily, you will get a 0. If the base of your model is smaller than a sheet of standard notebook paper it will most likely be too small and if I cannot read/ decipher what it on the model, you will take a 0.
 * 3) 3. Don’t worry it if it is not a model worthy of Frank Lloyd Wright. I will be looking to see if the information is accurate and if your project is to scale.

Grading Points: 40 || The description of the model is complete and includes the above information. Additional, relevant, information is included || The description of the model is complete and includes the above information. || The description of the model is not complete and does not include one or two of the types of information asked for above or the information is not written at an appropriate level. || The description of the model is not complete and does not include most or the information asked for above.
 * Category and Total Number of Points || Very Good (A) || Good (B) || Fair (C) || Poor (D- F) ||
 * Description

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The topographic map is not included || Points: 20 || The scale is appropriate (model not too big or small) and is accurately portrayed on the map to the millimeter. || The scale is appropriate (model not too big or small) and is accurately portrayed on the map to the centimeter. || The scale is either not appropriate (model not too big or small) or is not accurately portrayed on the map to the centimeter. || There is not scale included or there is no scale used or the scale uses English units (feet, miles, inches, etc) instead of metric units || Points: 30 || The model is complete and includes the above information. Additional, relevant, information is included and the model appears to have been built by a high school student || The model is complete and includes the above information and the model appears to have been built by a high school student || The model is not complete and does not include one or two of the types of information asked for above or the model does not appear to have been built by a high school student or one or more the forbidden construction items are used || The model is not complete and does not include most of the types of information asked for above or the model does not appear to have been built by a high school student or one or more the forbidden construction items are used ||
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