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Discovery – making maps and finding our way around. Cartography means “the science of making maps”. Have a look at some of these mapping websites: http :// www.atlapedia.com/online/mapresources.htm http:// www.maps4kids.com/7wonders.htm http:// www.maps4kids.com/countries.php?qryCountry=us
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Cartography means “the science of making maps”. Have a look at some of these mapping websites: http://www.atlapedia.com/online/mapresources.htm http://www.maps4kids.com/7wonders.htm http://www.maps4kids.com/countries.php?qryCountry=us http://www.maps4kids.com/puzzle_game.htm
How would you make a map of somewhere no one had been before? • Captain James Cook was one of the greatest explorers ever. Find out what you can about him. Where might you look? Other famous explorers are: Christopher Columbus The Vikings The Maori who arrived in New Zealand Thor Heyerdahl on his raft, Kon-Tiki. The Ancient Phoenicians
Where does our food come from? • Watch the presentation on this video clip and then use a map of the world or make a diagram to show all the different countries that help fill up your tummy! • http://urbanext.illinois.edu/food/
Become a fashion designer What kinds of clothes do people wear when they’re exploring nowadays? Design an outfit for an explorer. Think about where they might be going. Is it a warm country or a cold country? What kinds of equipment might you take with you?
Develop an accurate map either of your school or your own home and garden.