Fantasy Maps - Art Project & Presentation

Fantasy Maps - Art Project & Presentation

Have you ever wanted to teach a lesson on map making but didn't know where to begin? This is the resource for you! This lesson will help you teach your students how to create a map of their own imagined land. The included PowerPoint presentation is packed with the following map-related info: what a map is, cartography, types of early maps and types of modern maps, compass rose and cardinal directions, symbols, map legends and more! Besides being packed with information about maps, my slide show will walk you and your students through the steps of making your own imagined maps using fun techniques including rice tracing and tea staining! Clear, step-by-step directions will visual examples will make it easy for you to teach and your students to follow along and be successful in their map making quest!

Recommended grade level:

4th-7th grades

Length of lesson:

Four to Five 50-minute sessions

Media/Materials required:

Pencil

Black sharpies

Drawing paper

Dry rice (white or brown)

Crayons or colored pencils

Black tea bags

Hot water

Your purchase includes:

27-slide PowerPoint Presentation