Groups are to put their puzzles together and determine from the student handout which treaty and land cession matches their puzzle. Encourage the students to color in rivers, lakes, and emphasize the land area of their puzzle. Attach information to colored map. Allow each group time to present their map and the information to the class. Display presentations on bulletin board.
Students can discuss what information can be added to their fact files and write it down.
Students will be graded on cooperative group skills, class participation, and presentations. Teacher Directions to Prepare Land Cession Maps Glue each of the six maps to a piece of tag board. Allow time to dry. Laminate if possible. Cut each map into 4 or 5 puzzle pieces.