Maryland in a Week
Introduction /Task 1: Research / Task 2: Plan / Task 3: Agenda /
Evaluation / Conclusion/Extension Activity

TASK 3: Agenda

Using the information you have gathered about your regions, what you already know about Maryland, and what you now know about the visitors, create your Agenda / Schedule or Itinerary.  Include a map of Maryland to help the visitors.
Check the scoring tool before you begin.
Your map must contain:


Your agenda/schedule or itinerary will be presented to the class. It may be presented in the form of a brochure, poster, video, chart, computer presentation (KidPix slideshow) or other creative idea you may have.  Before making your agenda and map, think about the following:
Now create your Agenda and Map.

Scoring Rubric
Points
Task 1: Research-
Individual Score
Task 2: 
Plan-
Team Score
Task 3:
Agenda-
Individual Score
Task 3:
Map-
Individual Score
 Presentation
2 Good variety of sites representing Physical and Human characteristics for the region Thoughtful answers to all questions Contains all elements 5 map elements, 
all regions of Maryland, 
5 sites to visit		 Very knowledgeable of subject matter, great voice projection
1 A mix of Physical and Human characteristics represented Most answers explained thoughtfully Contains most elements Some map elements, 
some regions of Maryland, 
Some sites to visit		 Knowledgeable of subject matter, good voice projection
0 Few sites listed. No attention paid to Physical and Human characteristics  Responses include little elaboration Contains few elements Few map elements, 
few regions of Maryland,
few sites		 Somewhat knowledgeable of subject matter, some voice projection

Conclusion/Think About

How does geography (location) and time impact our lives?

You were able to experience the impact that geography (location) and time had on the decisions you made while completing your tasks.  Now that you have completed your Research, Plan, Agenda/Schedule and Map, write in your journal explaining how geography (location) and time impact your life.


Extension Activity

Student Outcome: SW describe similarities and differences of regions in Maryland and the United States and describe how the regions have changed over time.
1. Following the class presentations, students will review the regions of Maryland and the different ways to define a region. Students will sort different counties into similar regions - by population density, industry/economic activity, history, physical characteristics, etc. students will defend their choices.

2. Following the class presentations, students will compare/contrast the regions of Maryland. Students will complete a Venn diagram comparing two or more regions. They will then write a comparison of the regions.