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