2.1. Introduction to mapping & BOLTS

Lesson 1 Day 7 (06/09/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • Mapping - aren't all maps the same? - We will investigate the way in which the world is illustrated using the Mercator map, and the Peters Projection map.
  • Mercator Projection Map
  • Gall Peters Projection Map

Clip from The West Wing about the different type of maps

  • Task 1: Try and identify 3-5 differences between the Mercator Map and the Gall Peters Projection Map

Lesson 2 Day 8 (07/09/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • We will go over the responses to the differences between the Mercator Map and Gall-Peters Projection Map
  • We will define a map and identify the types of maps that would appear in an atlas
  • Task 2: Complete the questions on the document entitled 'Types of Maps'
  • Go over the answers to the questions on 'Types of maps'

Lesson 3 Day 1 (12/09/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • Task 3: Understand the function of an atlas and complete exercises using the atlas - 'Getting to know your atlas'
  • Go over the responses to the exercise 'Getting to know your atlas'

Task 4: We will watch the video '42 Amazing Maps' - you must write down 5 key points about maps you learned from watching this video

  • Go over the responses to the task on '42 Maps'

Lesson 5 Day 7 (20/09/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • Task 5: Understand that a proper map will include the BOLTS elements - your task is to complete the exercise on the document 'Features of a Map'
  • Task 6: Begin the activities in the document 'Exercise on Mapping'

Lesson 6 Day 8 (21/09/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • Go over the responses to Task 6
  • Task 7: Complete the compass activities on pages 18-19 of Geography textbook (document called 'Compass Geog 1 Page 18-19')

How to use a compass

How to use a compass

  • The direction of the sun's rays over the course of a day

Task 8: Complete questions in the document 'Old - Compass Rose and Orientation activity'

Lesson 7 Day 1 (27/09/2018) & Lesson 8 Day 4(03/10/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • Go over the responses to 'Compass Geog 1 Page 18-19'
  • Construct your group presentation on how to remember the BOLTS
  • Reflect on the aforementioned collaborative activity
  • Task 9: What is scale? Do the exercise on the website http://mrnussbaum.com/map-scale/
  • What are the three types of scale used in mapping? See graphic below:
  • Task 10: Complete the questions on the document 'Scales and Conversions'
  • Task 11: Scale Practice - Read the information on the document 'Geog 1 Page 12-13' and complete questions 1 to 7

Lesson 9 Day 5 (04/10/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • Go over the responses to questions on the document 'Scales and Conversions'
  • Introduction to Game of Thrones - take note of how the 7 Kingdoms are depicted in the introduction to the series Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones trailer

Task 12: If Game of Thrones were set in Hong Kong - where would you live?

  • Introduction to the formative assessment - download the document '5. Formative assessment: Create your own map'
  • Continue working through the questions in the document 'Geog 1 Page 12-13'
  • Task 13: Practice on using a compass - http://resources.hwb.wales.gov.uk/VTC/2008-09/geography/irf08-17/english/outdoor-education-activities-3a.html

Lesson 9 Day 7 (08/10/208)

Lesson Tasks

  • The focus of this lesson should be on writing up your action plan

Lesson 10 Day 8 (09/10/2018)

Lesson Tasks

  • You need to continue working on your formative assessment
  • The focus of this lesson should be completing the draft of your map

Lesson 11 Day

Lesson Tasks

  • You need to continue working on your formative assessment
  • By the end of this lesson, you will have finished the planning phase and begun designing your map

Lesson 12 Day

Lesson Tasks

  • You will need to have finished your map, written your 6 statements and reflected on the process by the end of this lesson (Part 1 & 2).

Documents to download

Introduction to mapping and BOLTS