Autobiographi
c Map
Humanities
DO NOW
➢Observe this
image.
➢In 2 or 3
sentences, write
down where you
think it is and
why.
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TODAY’S LESSON
Learning Goal:
to create a map that
follows geographic
conventions
Success Criteria:
I have created a map
that represents me
and contains the
elements of BOLTSS
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TODAY’S
LESSON
You are going to
create an
autobiographical map
– a map that’s all
about you!
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WHY ARE MAPS IMPORTANT?
1. To gain an understanding
of place and space
They help us get from
one place to another!
2. They can tell us a lot of
information about
different places.
Maps use symbols to tell
us about climate,
vegetation, landforms,
waterways, population
density and LOTS more!
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What Does a Map Need?
Border
Orientation
Legend
Title
Scale
Source
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Your Autobiographical Island!
Plan – 5 mins
Do – 25 mins
Present – 15 mins
Use the questionnaire to
help you think of the
things that are important
to you that you could
include on your map.
Use lead pencils,
coloured pencils, a piece
of paper and your
creativity to make your
map.
Each of you will present
your autobiographical
map to the class.
*Remember it must
follow geographic
conventions - BOLTSS
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LET’S SEE WHAT
YOU HAVE
CREATED!
TODAY’S LESSON
Learning Goal:
to create a map that
follows geographic
conventions
Success Criteria:
I have created a map
that represents me
and contains the
elements of BOLTSS
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