The students in Mr. Shields's US history class made maps for a class project. They included the regions along with the major rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges. Students made a key with it and a scale; they needed to be creative and organized.
Students made maps so they could understand and experience what it’s like to be a cartographer and what it’s like to make an accurate and correct map.
“Of course nowadays maps are made by computers, but I think it is still good for the students to make it by hand,” said Mr. Shields, “I think that we learn more from doing, than just listening to others.”
According to Mr. Shields, students have enjoyed this project in the past. They enjoy doing it with a friend and taking pride in their work.
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Maria Peralta, SJHS Staff Writer