In making this map of the United States, you will gain the information needed to understand the history of this country from 1492 to 1914. The more complete and neat your work, the better you will "get" the rest of the year's knowledge. A grade of "C" can usually be earned in about a week's worth of effort; a grade of "B" or "A" takes about two weeks and requires outside research from the library or sources at home.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Using the overhead projector, outline the borders of the continental United States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
2. Choose 5 other states to outline.
3. Sketch by hand the other 43 states.
4. Label all the states and their capitals, major rivers, and mountain ranges. Three dimensional maps are always welcome.
5. Color the map.
6. Choose the grade you wish to receive and complete the requirements.
7. Put your name, grade and date on the back of the project
8. Turn it in.

FOR A GRADE OF "C" LABEL:

• Oceans
• Great Lakes
• Neighboring countries

FOR A GRADE OF "B":

• Complete the "C" requirements
• Label other major cities
• Label other major lakes and waterways
• Label neighboring islands

FOR A GRADE OF "A":

• Complete the requirements of "C" and "B"
• Label Indian reservations
• Correctly place natural resources
• Label National parks