Discovery

Name:………………………………………………...

Class: B1…
Introduction
This project is your starting assignment for geography. At the end of the project you
will be an expert in maps and map reading. With some creativity and collaboration
you will be able to make an awesome final product.

During this project you will learn many new words. To learn these words quicker we
will work with a word list. On this list you will write the words you do not know in
English and look them up in Dutch. Please look at the last page to see.

Let practice!!
- What word did you not know yet? Please underline this word in the text above.
- Write this word in your word list and either look the word up yourself or ask
your teacher.

The project
Before we can make this perfect island we need to learn more stuff.
What will you learn?
- What should be on a map.
- How to use, read, and make a legend.
- How to use a scale.
- How to make your own map
1. Maps
TASK 1
Some parts of the map are called differently. Write down the keyterms of the different
parts of the map in Dutch. Do you also know the names in English?

NL………………………………………….

EN…………………………………………

NL………………………………………….

EN…………………………………………

NL………………………………………….

EN…………………………………………

1.1 Types of maps

Use your course book to find out what these words mean:
A General map is …………………………………………………………………………..

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A Thematic map is…………………………………………………………………………..

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2. Scale
How to work with Scale?

On a map there is a scale (NL: …......................). We use a scale to show us

how big or small things are on the map. You can find it above or under a map.
A scale mostly looks like this:

Measure (NL: …................) how long the distance (NL: …......................) is

from point A to point B. Next you look how many cm the scale is.

On this scale a distance from 5 centimeter on the map is in real life 10 kilometer.

How do I know how far away something is?

The scale tells you how much kilometer or meter only 1

centimeter on the map is. You will have to multiply (NL:
vermenigvuldigen) the centimeters with the number of the
scale.

Example
On a map you see the number 1: 25 000
On this map you see the distance between two places is 5
centimeter.

Calculate (NL: bereken) the distance like this:

5 x 25 000 = 125 000 centimeter.

125 000 centimeter is 1 250 meter, or 1,25 kilometer!

 TASK 2 - Let’s try!

The scale of the map is 1: 100 000.

a. How many centimeters is 1 centimeter on the map in real life?

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b. Try to complete the table

Number cm on the map 1 2 3 4 5

How many cm in real life?

100 000
How many km in real life?
1

c. How many kilometers is 7 cm on the map in real life?

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d. And what about 15 cm on the map in real life?

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The scale of a map is 1: 2 000 000.

e. How many kilometer is 1 centimeter on the map in real life?

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f. How many is 6,5 centimeter on the map in real life?

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The scale of a map is 1: 150 000.

g. How many kilometer is 2 centimeter on the map in real life?

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h. How many kilometer is 7 centimeter on the map in real life?

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BONUS:

Now look in the Atlas.

a. What is the smallest scale you can find? 1 : …………………………….

b. What is the biggest scale you can find? 1 : ……………………………

3. Legend
TASK 3 – symbols

Did you ever look at a map and saw many colors and symbols (NL:
…................) What did you do to understand them?

Every good map has a legend (NL:…......................) or map key. It

shows people which color or symbol means what.

Let’s try!
a. Color the Mountains BROWN Color the ocean BLUE
Color the capital cities RED Color the forests GREEN

b. Now think of 5 more symbols and draw them here. Give every symbol a
different color. Don’t forget to draw the symbols on the map above too!

My own symbols:
 My perfect island…
In this project you will design your perfect island.
You will have to make a logical legend and scale but also think about the history of
your island and what makes it so amazing. Use your fantasy/imagination
You will make this project on an A3 paper.

A. Map:
The map of your perfect Island should What should be on your island?
include 1. 1 capital city
1. A title 2. Minimum of 2 other cities / villages
2. A correct scale 3. Roads to connect your villages and
3. A legend with all colors and sights
symbols 4. Minimum of 1 river or lake
4. A unique flag for your island (more is okay!)
5. Whatever you want! (Think about an
airport, harbor, beach, jungle,
mountains)

Checklist Map
Your perfect Island Score
A. 1. A title U S G
2. A correct scale U S G
3. A legend with all colors and symbols U S G
4. Your own flag for your island U S G
1. 1 capital city U S G
2. Minimum of 2 other cities / villages U S G
3. Roads on logical places U S G
4. Minimum of 1 river or lake U S G
5. Creativity / extra’s U S G

Insufficient = 3 or more U’s Total: U = ………………

Sufficient = 7 or more S’s S = ………………
Good = More than 8 G’s G = ………………

Result:
IMYC – Presentations
Choose one of the following assignments:
A Thematic Map
B Travel Vlog/Diary
C Travel Guide

A. Thematic map
For this assignment you will make a second map of your island. But this time, it will
be a thematic map.

1. The theme of my map is ………………………………………….(Let your

teacher check the theme)

2. Draw a legend that matches your theme

3. Draw the outline of your map again. And colour it in according to the theme.

4. Don’t forget your title, scale, and north arrow

B. Travel Vlog/Diary
For this assignment you are going to pretend that you are on vacation on your island.
You can choose between a vlog or a diary.
Vlog:
- 2-5 minutes.
- Show different locations that you can see on your map.
- Explain about your day (3 days)
- Explain 2 things you like about your island, and 1 thing you dislike about your
island.
- Compare your island to your hometown.
Diary:
- 250 words
- Explain about your day (3 days)
- Write about 3 activities that you did on the island.
- Explain 2 things you like about your island, and 1 thing you dislike about your
island.
- Compare your island to your hometown.
 C. Travel Guide
Introduction
The name of this island is …………………………..
It has …………………. inhabitants
People like to go to this island for ………………………………………………………….
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The most unique part of this island is ………………………………………………………
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Climate
The weather on my island is
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
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History
The biggest historical event on the island was ……………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Culture
The people on the island speak …………………………………………………………….
The people on this island belief in ……………………………………….. you can see
this because …………………………………………………………………………………
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A special tradition in this island is …………………………………………………………
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Cities
The capital city is …………………………………
In this city you can find ……………………………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Other smaller cities are ……………………………………………………………………..
It’s fun to visit those because ………………………………………………………………..
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Word list – Project Perfect Island
With this paper we will start with an overview (overzicht) of the words you will need
use and need to learn to understand all the information.
You have to add words you do not know yet and the English description.
New word English Dutch
Area or Region Gebied, regio
Scale Schaal
Description Omschrijving
Population Inhabitants Bevolking
Density Dichtheid, hoeveelheid in een
gebied
Distribution Verdelen
Sparsely Thinly Dun

Uneven Ongelijk
Many Veel
Few weinig
Bigger Groter
Smaller Kleiner
Symbols
Arrow