Grade 9 Geography ISU
Grade 9 Geography ISU
Send Mr. Tomassetti On Vacation
As you know, Mr. Tomassetti likes to travel. Mr. T. is looking for a new destination to visit. You are going to help Mr. T. decide where to go next. For this project you are going to choose a location anywhere in the world for Mr. T. to visit. Before deciding, Mr. T. needs to know the following information about the destination you have chosen.
Information to Be Included
Part A Brief History (10 marks)
Provide a description of the destination you have chosen.
Population
Main Language
Why did you choose the place you chose?
What makes this place special or unique?
Part B Location (10 marks)
Provide a description of where the destination is located
Provide a regional map of the location to show where in the world it is
Provide a map of the country
Provide a map of the local destination
Part C Landforms (10 marks)
Provide a physical description of the landscape of the location.
Research the geologic history of the destination and describe what geologic forces have helped to shape the destination
Does the destination have volcanic activity?
Does the destination get earthquakes?
Include pictures
Part D Climate (15 marks)
Describe the climate of the destination
Describe the weather events most commonly experienced such as hurricanes, rainy season, winters etc.
Is there a best time of year to visit?
Make a climate graph for the destination (you will need to research to find the average monthly temperature and precipitation)
Provide an analysis of the climate graph
Average annual temperature
Total Precipitation
Temperature Range
Seasonal Distribution of Precipitation
Warmest month
Coldest month
Part E Vegetation (10 marks)
Describe the type of vegetation most commonly found at this destination.
This may include types of trees, flowers etc.
What is the countrys official flower
Pick any 4 commonly found varieties of flowers or vegetation and provide a description. (include pictures)
Part F Wildlife (10 marks)
Give a description of the wildlife most commonly found at you destination or the country it is in.
Provide a description including pictures of the 5 most commonly found species of animals found at your destination.
Par G Recreation (10 marks)
What is there to do for fun?
Describe at least 4 different activities that someone who visits this destination can do for fun.
Include pictures
Part H Human Activities / Economy (15 marks)
Provide a description of the economy of the destination.
What are the major industries? (tourism, mining, fishing etc)
What is the average annual income for people who live there?
What is the main religion of the destination?
Provide a description of the culture of the destination. You may include references to local food dishes, music, festivals and celebrations, etc.
Part I Final pitch / extras (5 marks)
Provide any additional information that someone who visits this destination will need to know when visiting.
Make a final pitch answer the question, Why should Mr. Tomassetti go there?
Bibliography (5 marks)
Include a bibliography citing all of the sources you used to obtain your information. (See the citing sources document posted on google classroom for information on how to make a proper bibliography and how to cite sources.)
How to Organize Your Project
You may organize your project in any way you choose. You may choose to put your information together in any of the following ways:
Powerpoint Presentation
Report formTravel Brochure
Website (no external links)
The project may be handed in in person or it may be submitted online.
Due Date __________________________________________________
