You will assist research assistants with their projects such as to:

- Digitize, archive, organize, and catalog maps of Micronesia

- Locate components of a map (scale, legend, north arrow, title, author, source, date, type, etc.)

- Enter map components into a graphic organizer and database (using a computer provided by UOG)

Schedule your hours with Ms. Flores-Hughes

Sign and submit parent consent form

Maps are delicate, authentic and require special handling. Ms. Flores-Hughes will give instructions. 

In order to earn service learning hours, a reflection needs to be turned into a teacher who can input the hours into Power School. You need to address: What did you do? What did you learn? How was this an example of service? How did you feel about working in a university setting and learning about maps? 

GDOE Social Studies Content Standards to be addressed are:

World Geography: WG.3.1 Analyze maps, globes, satellite images, photographs, or diagrams using the following:

• Geographical information about the world’s countries, cities, and environments

• The concepts of location, scale, map projection, or orientation

• Mental maps of world regions

• Political, physical, and thematic maps

Government and Civics: AG.4.17: Explain the importance of thoughtful and effective participation in civic life, including the following:

• Performing public service

• Keeping informed about current issues