Cartogrophy
Cartography is the art and science of map or chart creation. For this project, you will be a cartographer or a person who creates a map. You can use our Makerspace for your supplies or bring some from home.
You will be making a map of India that includes information from the maps below.
Indo-Aryan Migration into India
Political Map of Ancient India
Below are some creative examples of maps that you can use for inspiration to create yours.
This is an example of an illustrated map. It shows the different areas in texas with pictures as well as labels.
Click on the image to see even more from this cartographic artist.
This is another, simpler example of an illustrated map.
Click on the image to see more of his work.
This one is a very fancy watercolor map with lots of illustration.
Click the image for a tutorial on how to make your own watercolor map!
This is a free guide to different kinds of landforms. Use it as an inspiration for your own maps.
This is an example of a 3 dimensional map. There are all kinds of materials to use to make this kind of map in our Makerspace.
Another way to do 3 dimensional maps is to use salt dough.
Click the image for more examples.
