Students color in maps using established color code. Teacher colors in blackline elevation and circulates, helping students as needed. Present colored elevation map on overhead for class discussion. Present blackline precipitation map on overhead for discussion and comparison. Overlay maps for part of discussion.
Students look for correlation between the two maps.
Students discuss how areas in the rain shadow might look compared to land not in shadow. All assigned places showing highest elevation in Oregon are labeled on black line map. All colors of established color code are used to represent different elevations on map. Map includes title, legend, and direction cross. All information given is accurate.