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Learning Intentions
Identify and name the continents and oceans.
Understand the key features of BOLTSS.
Describe the different types of maps that represent various types of data.
Success Criteria
Label a blank world map with the continents and oceans.
Label the key features of BOLTSS on a map
Discuss how different maps are used for different purposes.
Starter - What exactly is a cartographer and what do they do? Watch the following video (to 3:35 mins).
Maps are essential tools that help us understand the vastness of Earth's continents and oceans, allowing us to navigate, explore, and appreciate the intricate connections between land and water across our planet. Maps represent parts of the world as if you were looking down from above. The mapmaker, or cartographer, simplifies the view from an aerial photograph or satellite image. Cartographers use colours and symbols on some types of map to show different natural and human features. 🌍🗺️🌊
Before we learn more about maps, let's first ensure we understand the names and locations of the seven continents and five oceans of the Earth that often appear on large-scale maps.
Task One
Task One
Working through this PowerPoint, name and label the continents and oceans. Printable blank map available here.
Task Two
Task Two
Types of Maps
Types of Maps
Discuss with the person sitting next to you:
When was the last time you or someone you know used a map (digital or hardcopy)?
What was the purpose of using the map?
Be prepared to give feedback to the rest of the class.
Let's work through the Google Slide together to find out about the different types of maps and what they are each used for. You will stick them into your books and label them one by one. You will need to refer back to them and memorise them - some assessment and/or exam questions will require you to use this knowledge.
Task Three - BOLTSS
Task Three - BOLTSS
a) Watch this video!
b) Copy the highlighted text below into your books. You will need to memorise each letter and what it stands for.
What is BOLTSS
Border — to show the boundaries or edges of the map
Orientation — to show direction on the map (usually with an arrow pointing north)
Legend — to explain the symbols and colours used (sometimes also called a key)
Title — to describe what the map shows (and often when the data was collected if it is relevant)
Scale — to indicate distances on the map
Source — to explain the source of the information for the map.
BOLTSS - Application of knowledge.
BOLTSS - Application of knowledge.
Look at this map produced by worldatlas.com
Can I have some volunteers to come to the front, circle and label each separate component of BOLTSS.
Lastly -Challenge Task! What is a map and how is it made?
Lastly -Challenge Task! What is a map and how is it made?
The study of maps is called 'cartography'. There has always been much debate about accurately representing the earth's surface using maps.
Please watch the video and then, using three sentences, explain why the maps that we regularly use do not accurately reflect the Earth's surface.
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