MAPS!! I love maps. There are so many things you can do with maps in your class. I would like to teach intermediate one day and I would like to do a unit where students create their own country. Students are given a chance to demonstrate their knowledge in a creative and artistic way. This project could cover some of the grade 6 social studies PLOs like :
- critical thinking
- graphs, tables, aerial photos, and various types of maps
- credibility of sources
- presentation skills
What incredible examples you have posted here! I can already imagine a whole unit built around the craftsmanship in maps - I love the lettering on old maps. And there are some fictional examples, too - i.e. some books about mythical kingdoms include a map. I wonder if the Hobbit is one of them. I am also imagining the "create my own country assignment" - what a great idea! I wonder where I would create the country if I could insert a piece of land into real geography. Who would I want for neighbours? What natural resources would make the country prosperous? So much use for imagination here, integrated with application of knowledge. It would be great if you had an opportunity to teach a map art lesson on your practicum...or maybe an integrated unit in your longer practicum.
ReplyDeleteI am really hoping to be able to use something like this during my long practicum. I just love the possibilities that this project has. Also the Hobbit is definitely a fiction story with some amazing maps, as well as Lord of the Rings.
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