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Geography

Design an Island Map

Overview

Students design their own island and map its features.

Learning Objective
Students create a simple map using symbols.

Resources needed

  • Paper
  • Pen or pencil

Lesson stages

0 / 5 done
  1. 1 Draw the shape of an island.
  2. 2 Add features like rivers, mountains, houses.
  3. 3 Create simple symbols.
  4. 4 Add a key to explain symbols.
  5. 5 Share maps.

Tap a step to mark it as done.

Variations

  • Work in groups.
  • Add a story about the island.
More information

Teach words like river, mountain, village.

Provide example map.

Students use symbols and key.

Use dirt and sticks outside instead of paper.

Students forget map keys.

Introduces basic map skills.

Activity details
Primary Easy 20–30 minutes no prep Solo, Pairs Indoor
Topics
Maps Physical Features