Task 1-7 � Illustrated Map of the US

1.  On an 11x17 sheet of construction paper, draw an outline of the contiguous United States with Alaska and Hawaii as insets. (25 points)

2.  Add 25 physical features, including at least 3 oceans, 7 rivers, 4 mountain ranges, 2 bays, 2 lakes and 1 desert.  The physical features should be color-coded and drawn graphically where possible. (25 points) 

3.  On the back of the map, prepare a legend that not only shows the symbols and colors for the features you included, but also lists the features of each type that you included.  (10 points)   For example:

Rivers                          Landforms
Mississippi River           Great Plains
Missouri River               Mojave Desert

4.  For three different tribes, illustrate your map with a labeled drawing that shows each tribe�s adaptation to their environment. On the back of the map, write 2-3 complete sentences on each tribe discussing their adaptation and how your drawing is appropriate.  (24 points)

5.  Your map must include �
- a title (2 points)
- a compass rose (2 points)
- your name and period
- ticks on the border of the map that indicate the 5� latitude and longitude    lines  (10 points)

6.  Label Canada and Mexico. (2)
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