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| Chocolate Island by Eleanor (in progress) |
Students in the Meadows, Mountains, and Forests classes are beginning our unit on Global Studies these last couple of weeks, and as an introduction to thinking on a global scale students were tasked with designing a map of an imaginary country of their choice.
We looked at the large world map outside the Music room for inspiration and information. We discussed how many cities would be needed for their own countries, and how to distinguish cities by population size. We compared small cities on the map with large ones and identified the symbol used to establish which were capitol cities. After some more discussion, students set off designing their countries. We began with basic outlines, and then decided on physical features, bordering countries, cities, important landmarks, and a key. Students were challenged with developing symbols in their key that would represent locations and physical features on their map.
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| Dyslexia by Noah (in progress) |
Pencil detail was followed by flair pen outlining, which then allowed for accurate coloring. We talked about how color often helps draw your eye to important features on the map.
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| Dumbfoundland by Aaron (in progress) |
As a reflection, students finished with some writing describing the country that they had invented. It was difficult for some to capture the rich detail in just a few sentences!
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| Catamount Island by Cecily |
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| Zozo's Country by Zoe M. |
These maps will be hanging in the hallway on the 3rd floor for the next few weeks. The first few maps have been hung up already, and more will join them as they are finished.
Come check out the growing display!