INSTRUCTIONAL COMPONENT

Constructing: Hand build component of map making is as follows:

§ Sand board (outside of classroom)

§ Prime board (one side only)

§ Trace map on to board with carbon paper or create your own carbon. Trace the following:

o Outline of land mass and place an ‘X’ at the summit and ‘x’ s to record length of rift

o Major rivers and lakes

o Surrounding countries, states or islands if they fit into the overall composition

§ Build map from volcanic peaks (mountain) to ocean. Check elevation chart and refer to your Xeroxed map for the following:

o Deserts

o Plains

o Valleys

o Oceans

o Volcanic peaks or mountains

o Reefs

o Canyons

o Major lakes/rivers

§ Let dry

§ Gesso entire surface thoroughly/sides (double check for any pukas’)

§ Any left over celluclay should be stored in a sealed plastic bag and refrigerated. Please use as soon as possible (1-2 weeks in this climate)

§ Let dry and gesso entire surface plus edges.

§ If mold appears on surface of map, paint mold with solution of Clorox mixed with water.

Example when identifying & tracing volcanic peaks, labeling and legend: