Young pupils develop their mapping skills and knowledge by designing their own islands, using geographic terms and physical features they have learned as features of their work.

Concepts

map skills, map keys, map symbols, compass roses, compasses, cartography, peninsulas, geographic features, geographic locations

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners use their notes or offer a handout with definitions of the geographic terms and physical features in order to fulfill this project
• Consider having class members work in groups to design a three-dimensional model of an island complete with all the requirements listed in this project description

Classroom Considerations

• While the resource is a PDF and cannot be edited, you can adapt the idea to your own classroom and curriculum needs

Pros

• Project details list of geographic terms, physical features, and mapping skills that must be used
• Engaging activity idea

Cons

• Document cannot be edited

Common Core

RI.3.4 RI.4.4 RI.5.4