Atlas Project   Objective: Create an atlas that demonstrates a detailed effort in world geography. This is your capstone project for this class. It is worth a BUNCH of points. Usually, you will work on this assignment when you have completed your other work. I will give you a set of maps that cover all the regions of the world. You will create your own atlas. You need to have part of the atlas with you at all times for the rest of the school year. This is a requirement. If you lose your atlas, you will have to pay for new copies with school supplies.

Sheet Protectors ARE NOT REQUIRED!!! There is a part you MUST do and a part you may CHOOSE to do.   The part you MUST do: Your atlas must include the following: An introductory section that includes a topic on Physical Geography and Cultural Geography. Vocabalypse 2014 Essential Facts page for each region A table of contents Maps: All of the countries of the world Titles on each section 15 capitals per page At least 15 physical features per page. Additional Maps—Climate and Regions Additional pages that includes either Flags of the World (by hand) or one fascinating fact per country. 75% of the Country Profiles you complete. It must be neat. The part that you may CHOOSE to do: There is an atlas contest. The prizes are pretty good. If you want to enter the contest, you will need to personalize the atlas and make it very attractive. To enter the contest, you have to have all the requirements completed. You will want to add color. You will want to make it your own; in other words, you will want to decorate it or add information that makes it special. Sheet Protectors ARE NOT REQUIRED!!!