Frank J. Gallucci
Goal
Draw an arbitrary region and be able to choose the best possible site for cities, harbors, industries, etc.
Goal
Draw an arbitrary location and be able to choose the best possible sites for cities, harbors, industries, etc. as given by the geographic conditions.
Materials
Art paper, crayons, rulers, compass.
Procedure
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Determine the longitude and latitude of the arbitrary region.
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Determine the type of climate because of its location.
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3.
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Have students draw in bodies of water, mountains (if they so choose) to establish a climate pattern.
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Have students clearly state direction of wind in the location of region and direction of mountains as this might determine precipitation.
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Have students discuss the type of society that might develop from the geographic conditions they’ve drawn.
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