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Create a history map

I can create a layered map using pastel, collage and paint.

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Create a history map

I can create a layered map using pastel, collage and paint.

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Key learning points

  1. Maps can tell personal stories and histories of a continent.
  2. Artists might show that borders can be changed.
  3. Covering or layering materials can reflect change, erasure or memory.

Keywords

  • Map - a drawing that shows where places are

  • Continent - a very large area of land on Earth, like Africa

  • Border - a line on a map that shows where places stop or start

Common misconception

Africa is one country.

Africa is a continent made up of many different countries and cultures, past and present. Different maps from different times can show this.


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This lesson has several discussion points. Pupils may find it helpful to move away from materials and sit in carpet spaces for these parts of the lesson.
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Equipment

paper, paint, oil pastels. collage papers, sand

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these can be used to tell a story in art?

words
pictures
paper sculptures
Correct answer: all of the above

Q2.
What does Jukhee Kwon’s artwork help us think about?

That books can be turned into toys.
That old books are boring.

Correct answer: That books can still be powerful and beautiful.
That books should always be thrown away when we finish them.

Q3.
Do artists only make artwork with pictures?

Yes, only pictures.
Correct answer: No, they can also use words in their art.
Yes, only drawings with pencils.
No, they only use paint.

Q4.
Match the word to what it describes:

Correct Answer:Continuous line,A line that doesn’t stop

A line that doesn’t stop

Correct Answer:Paper,What we cut to make sculptures

What we cut to make sculptures

Correct Answer:Sculpture,3D art

3D art

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is a map?

A picture of food and drinks
Correct answer: A drawing that shows places like countries and roads
A painting of an animal and plants
A page from a children's storybook

Q2.
What does it mean if the edges are uneven and jagged?

The edges are smooth and straight
Correct answer: The edges have bumpy, pointy shapes
The edges are coloured in
The edges are soft like fabric

Q3.
Put the steps in the correct order to draw a large imaginary continent.

1 - Draw an outline of your continent.
2 - Add meaningful places.
3 - Think about making connections between your meaningful places.

Q4.
Match the word to what it describes:

Correct Answer:Map,A drawing that shows places and land

A drawing that shows places and land

Correct Answer:Continent,A large area of land, like Africa or Asia

A large area of land, like Africa or Asia

Correct Answer:Border,A line on a map that shows where places stop or start

A line on a map that shows where places stop or start