Explorer Poster Project

EXPLORER POSTER PROJECT

YOU WILL CREATE A POSTER FOR AN EXPLORER USING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA

1. You will use the paper that I supply for you in the vertical position.

2. You will put the explorer’s full or last name, either typed or neatly written at the top of the paper. Your name will be written on the bottom of the page. Your first and last name.

3. Next you will find a portrait of your explorer. Use a color photograph, color the photo, or make a color drawing portraying your explorer.

4. Research at least 5, but no more that 10, facts about your explorer. You must include the country he represented; the years that he explored; the region which he explored or claimed or both; his major accomplishments. You may include any other information you feel is important. This material can be reported in complete sentences or as a list. It can be hand written or typed.

5. Place the map, that I supplied or you may use a map you find, on the bottom of the page. You will draw the explorer’s route of exploration. You will lightly color your map if needed.

th 6. Due date_ Oct 28 -2009

7. You will be graded using the following rubric. 20 points each = 100points

-criteria followed - at least 5 relevant facts -neatness -color where required -effort