What do we know about South America? 5, 4, 3,2, 1 Blast off! In your books try and write down: 5 countries… 4 capital/major cities… 3 named physical features (lakes, jungles etc.) … 2 types of wildlife… 1 mountain range… From memory!

Chile Bolivia Guyana Equador Peru Brazil A favela in Rio de Janeiro Just some pieces of South America To explore and further our knowledge of the human and physical features of South America and to develop our map drawing skills

7y3’s Recipe for a great map... What is going to make a magnificent map? How to make the perfect map: what to include and how to do it

7y3’s Recipe for a great map... What is going to make a magnificent map? 1. The countries that make up South America 2. Physical features: jungle, biggest rivers, mountain ranges, lakes, seas and oceans 3. Human features: major cities, landmarks, roads networks 4. ‘The decorations!’: Wildlife, interesting facts, climate Be accurate, use capital letters where needed, include a key!

How good is my map? Step 10 – 12 Named most of the countries but hasn’t always used capital letters, Located 1 or 2 cities, There are few or no physical features identified. Key has not been used Locations of features are not accurately drawn Step 13 – 15 Named all of the countries and always used capital letters, Located cities, Identified at least 3 physical features A key is not used or is not detailed Locations of features are accurately drawn Step 16 – 18 Located 4 – 6 cities, Identified more than 3 physical features A detailed key is used (with one of the more complex methods i.e. shading to show elevation) Everything is accurate and detailed Other information has been annotated such as wildlife, climate or interesting facts Step 19 – 21 Located 6 cities and smaller settlements and researched the population of these. Identified more than 3 physical features Used a complex key (with 2 more complex methods i.e. shading and population proportionate symbols) Included detailed further information on wildlife and climate as annotations Don’t forget your DIRT target!

How good is partner’s map? Step 10 – 12 Named most of the countries but hasn’t always used capital letters, Located 1 or 2 cities, There are few or no physical features identified. Key has not been used Locations of features are not accurately drawn Step 13 – 15 Named all of the countries and always used capital letters, Located cities, Identified at least 3 physical features A key is not used or is not detailed Locations of features are accurately drawn Step 16 – 18 Located 4 – 6 cities, Identified more than 3 physical features A detailed key is used (with one of the more complex methods i.e. shading to show elevation) Everything is accurate and detailed Other information has been annotated such as wildlife, climate or interesting facts Step 19 – 21 Located 6 cities and smaller settlements and researched the population of these. Identified more than 3 physical features Used a complex key (with 2 more complex methods i.e. shading and population proportionate symbols) Included detailed further information on wildlife and climate as annotations

Your Exit Ticket… What do you want to know about South America? On your piece of paper compose your own geographical question and pop it in our class ‘wonder box’! We will look at these next lesson and see which ones we can investigate… Chile Bolivia Peru Guyana Equador

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