Clay+Relief+Map

After completing the regional Mapping Exercise, you are to continue exhibiting your cartographic prowess by creating a clay relief map of Japan. This map will, hopefully, help you get a better sense of the mountainous archipelago that is the island country of Japan. 1. Cover your desk with a single layer of newspaper

2. Get a Clay Relief Map Kit - small plastic bag containing a cardboard rectangle (41/4" by 51/2"); a small version of the Asia: Japan map (also 41/4" by 51/2"); and clay pieces (blue, green, yellow, red).

3. Glue the small map on the piece of cardboard; write your name on the back.

4. Cover the bodies of water with blue clay - press down firmly to make a thin layer.

5. Cover the land areas of Japan in a layer of green; add texture to create a sense of elevation - use the Classroom Atlas and maps from your textbook for assistance.

6. WASH YOUR HANDS AFTER THE BLUE AND GREEN STEPS!

7. Using the yellow clay create areas of high elevation - mountains! Again, use the Classroom Atlas and textbook for assistance.

8. Use dots of red clay to indicate areas of volcanic mountains.

**Remember: Neatness and Accuracy Always Count in Cartography!**