Actually, both might be useful, and something in between would be very useful too. A map of Canada showing where Ontario is, a map of Ontario showing where Toronto is, a map of Toronto showing where that small area is. A well-chosen set of maps can take you from a global view right to a building or city block, showing exactly where it is and how to get there. Here is an example which might serve as a model for you:
You don't have to have 6 steps, and they don't have to be laid out like this, but this is an example to guide you.
In this project you are going to make a series of maps like this to zoom in on a particular location on the Moon - and in fact, do it for 4 different places where spacecraft have landed on the Moon. Later, in Part 2 of the project, you are going to do it for Mars.
Your project, Part 1, should include the following:
1. A title page with your name and student number.
2. One page of text briefly identifying the spacecraft missions you chose to work with, what they did including dates and locations in latitude and longitude, and the images and websites you used to illustrate the locations.
3. The sequence of images. Aim for 2 to 4 to a page, and follow the advice below. Random images are not useful, they need to be from the best sources as identified and explained in class. Ideally each mission will need no more than 2 pages.
4. NO BINDERS, folders, duotangs, clips or anything else added to the report. Just staple your pages (you can find staplers in the Weldon library or in most printing places). Why? For you it's just one binder, for your instructor it would be over 100, so they would be too heavy and would take up too much room. This is an important specification, and marks will be deducted if it is not followed.
Use these websites to find what you need. A Google image search is NOT the way to do this.
1. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter featured images: http://lroc.sese.asu.edu/featured_sites
2. Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Quickmap: http://target.lroc.asu.edu/q3/
Website 1 gives you very detailed images of each landing site. It is also useful for helping you to select the missions you can use. We will discuss this in class. Choose a landing mission such as Apollo 14. When your cursor is on the Apollo 14 image a menu appears - choose 'individual images'. Select one which shows the site clearly (if what you choose is too hard to understand and you can't see the spacecraft on the surface, use a different one).
Website 2 is a zoomable map of the Moon. It is a bit like Google Maps - you can use controls to zoom in and out. When you zoom in enough the map is replaced with higher resolution images.
The use of these sites will be demonstrated in class.
You could use any software you like to complete this project. It could all be done in Powerpoint, or Adobe Photoshop, or a drawing program like CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape. Drawing software may not allow you to crop an image, but that part can be done in Word or Powerpoint. In class it will be demonstrated in MS Word. Everything can be done in Word including page layout and image processing (to improve image brightness or contrast).
Several things to consider:
1. Appearance is important. Make your pages attractive, symmetrical and legible. Random arrangements, inefficient use of space and images which are too dark or too bland to see properly count against you.
2. Every image should include something which is visible in the previous image, for continuity and ease of understanding.
3. Label or number images as in the example for ease of understanding.
4. The example does not include anything else like placenames. You can add names, using the nomemclature layer in Quickmap or any other lunar map. They must be accurate and spelled correctly. Some marks will be reaserved for this, so it's a good idea. Don't overdo it, one or two per picture is all you need, and probably only in the earlier images.
Marking is based on the accuracy, clarity and good design and appearance of the report. All these points will be discussed in class.
We will discuss the report throughout the first half of the term. The report should be handed in during class as noted in the schedule, with a penalty for being late. You have half a term to work on this, so don't leave it to the last week and then have to ask for more time. Remember... NO BINDERS!