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We found treasure!

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Oceans and Seas Fantasy Islands

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Objectives

Geography

  • Develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places, both terrestrial and marine.
  • Interpret a range of sources of geographical information, including maps, globes and aerial photographs.
  • Name and locate the world’s seven continents and five oceans.

Maths

  • Use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement, including movement in a straight line.

Art

  • Experiment with different media to create an effect

Lesson Planning

Develop map-reading skills and knowledge of compass points; Design and decorate treasure islands maps.

Teaching Outcomes
 To understand that an island is an area of land that is completely surrounded by water.
Use the 4 compass points to find a point within the school grounds. Develop knowledge of compass points; Develop map-reading skills.
To design a treasure map and to create an aged effect.

Children will:

  • Follow instructions for direction.
  • Design treasure maps with an aged appearance.

You Will Need

  • Chocolate coins or other ‘treasure’
  • A compass
  • White paper
  • Marker pens
  • Tea bags
  • Cooking oil
  • Paper towels
  • Ribbons

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