We're delving into historical cartographic animations today. The map we are using is a bit complicated since it is trying to portray a temporal component in a static map. I want to give you a link to a map that is a simplified version of the original. It does not have enough detail to make the animation, but it may assist in your interpretation of the original map. Here is also the Wiki reference on the event (with more graphics). It is quite helpful to have a color version of the original map (hence, the handout). Lab 5is much easier from a scripting standpoint but more complicated from a graphics/design/visualization standpoint. If you find handy tricks or hints, please post comments to this post for all to see. Thanks!!
oh, and here are a few finished examples from the past (include shape tweens, splash screens, rollovers, and more):