Island
Maps
Students will
illustrate maps of original imaginary places, complete with different
geographical features, compass rose, and capitol city.
Grade
Level: 4th
grade
Time: 2-3 class periods
Key
Artistic Concepts:
Line, shape,
space, pattern, symbols
Lesson
Objective(s):
Students will
learn geographical feature words and assign drawn symbols to them. Students
will learn about maps.
Assessment:
Students will
be assessed on the following: visual translations of geographic terms, detail,
organization
Key
artwork/artist/artifact: teacher’s
sample, presentation
Detailed
Instructional Plan:
DAY 1: Students
should be reminded of classroom expectations.
Lesson
objective(s) for the day: Students
will match geographic term words to the US map in presentation. Students will
outline areas of ‘interest’ (rivers, borders, mountains, plains, etc). Students
will begin to sketch their islands on big paper today, thinking about how to
incorporate different geographical forms into their maps. Students will be
encouraged to write down “facts” about their island or place. IF students
complete both activities then they may begin to outline their islands with
markers.
Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions:
Knowledge:
(cognitive)
geography, maps, U.S. map, personal experience
Skills:
(psychomotor) outlining,
sketching/drawing, writing
Instructional
Strategies/Activities:
1. presentation – matching words to
shapes/places on the map
2.
Activity 1: writing/brainstorming
about island design and features
*required to include and label at
least 5 geographical forms/features
3. Activity 2: sketching island on big
paper
4. Activity 3: outlining with marker and
beginning to section off areas of island
Steps:
1. after receiving paper, write your
name on the back
2.
write/brainstorm about your island
3. sketch out island
3. outline with marker and begin to
section off island
Reinforce low
voice level while working. Reinforce raising hand.
Detailed
Instructional Plan:
DAY 2: Students
should be reminded of classroom expectations.
Lesson
objective(s) for the day: Students
will be working on outlining their island, adding features and details, and
adding labels and a Compass Rose. Students also need to incorporate a capitol
city into their design. Students can use markers or markers and crayons to make
finishing touches on their maps.
Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions:
Knowledge:
(cognitive)
geography, maps, symbol-making
Skills:
(psychomotor) outlining,
sketching/drawing, writing
Instructional
Strategies/Activities:
1. presentation – inspiration
images/ideas
Talking about capitol cities –
features, landmarks, etc.
Talking about the Compass Rose and
designs
2.
Activity 1: continue
drawing and outlining with marker
*required to include and label at
least 5 geographical forms/features
3. Activity 2: begin labeling features,
create a name for the place, add details
4. Activity 3: add well-drawn Compass
Rose somewhere on the map
5. activity 4: fill in sections of map
with corresponding colors and symbols for the geographical features/areas being
shown (sand is yellow, tree symbols, mountain ranges)
Steps:
1. presentation
2.
continue drawing and outlining with marker
3. begin labeling features, create a
name for your place, find the capitol!
4. add details and a Compass Rose to
your map
Reinforce low
voice level while working. Reinforce raising hand.
*Optional:
Teach students how to create ‘grid’ on their drawings (folding the paper into sections
and darkening lines) and Longitude/Latitude.
Art
Materials List:
18 x12
Construction paper (white)
18 x 12
Construction paper (color of choice)
Pencil
Markers
Crayons
Rulers
Presentation
Ms. K, signing off for now!
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