Geographical Skills and Fieldwork 2 Mapping Skills

Links with PSHE There are very strong links between Geography and PSHE running throughout the following slides.

1. Meherit’s Journey Identify Eritrea on a map and calculate the distance from Nottingham to Asmara. Mark the journey Meherit took on the map (and see the following slides next slides and resource bank) If you were going to make the journey on public transport from Eritrea to the East Midlands, research the different options and timings. Plan your journey. (What is the difference between planning a long journey in your own time, and having to leave quickly because of circumstances?)

Meherit’s Journey

Meherit’s Journey

Meherit’s Journey

2. Making Journeys (personal) (i) Interviewing and Oracy Three of the four main characters in Jumping on My Shadow (Grandma, Mr Miah, Josip) have been on a long journey before they arrive in the City of Bread. In groups of 4 or 5, talk about a journey you have made. Who else was with you? Did you go on your own? Did you go to another country? Or town? Or street? or another house or flat? How did you get there? Why did you go? What did you do when you got there?

2. Making Journeys (ii) Drawing, writing and reflecting Draw a picture of the place where you started your journey…..…. ……..and a picture of the place where your journey ended. Come back and show the rest of the group your pictures. Talk a little bit about them. On your own again, write a few words (or a poem or story) about each place: What are the best things about each place? When you are in each place, what can you hear? See (especially colours)? Smell? What do you like most about each place? And what would you change?

3. Mapping Our Connections This exercise is designed to visually demonstrate connections between students and different places around the world. You will need a map of the world and different coloured stickers or pins for each group of students (groups of 5). /continued

Mapping Our Connections Discussion, Drawing & Writing Journeys In groups of 4 or 5, take a look at a map of the world. See which countries you have a connection with. Where do you live now? Have you lived in another country? Have you visited another country? Do members of your family live in another country? Do friends of yours live in another country? Does anyone else you know live in another country? Was anything you are wearing made in another country? Was anything you have eaten in the last week made or grown in another country?

Mapping Our Connections Discussion, Drawing & Writing Journeys (cont) Stick a pin or a sticker on every country you have a connection with. Now back together, each group can show everyone their map and talk about their connections. - Family ties show how often people in the same family can come from different countries and cultures. - Travel connections can show how often people move around the world or have family or friends living in different parts of the world. - Connections through food or clothes show how we in Britain depend on global trade. - The lower wages paid to people working in poorer countries make things cheaper to buy here in Britain. But they might keep people in other countries poor as well as threatening jobs here. What is Fair Trade and how does it work? See if you can find examples of Fair Traded goods in your local supermarket.

4. Suitcases Activity Josip “I fank you for letting me be here. I know is difficult. Please, I not bein' rude, please, I fank you, but I did not want to come 'ere. I did not want to come 'ere dis country. I wanta be in my home an' appy.” (see whole speech on p. 68) In groups of 4 or 5, think about these questions: Why do you think people leave their homes to live in another country? What would make you decide to leave your home country even if you knew that meant you would never be able to go back, even to visit? How would it feel if you had to leave? What kind of things might be happening when you left? All together, share some of the things you talked about.

Suitcases continued Now, back in your smaller groups of 4 or 5, brainstorm a list of what you would take with you in your suitcase if you had to leave your home. Think of: Something useful for your journey Something to help you remember home Something to give as a present when you arrive at your new place. Draw a picture of the special things in your suitcase.

5. Creating a graphic novel…

…about Jumping on my Shadow inspired by the work of Shaun Tan

“The Arrival” by Shaun Tan: a story about a man who has to leave his home and family

‘The Arrival’. Original book. https://www. amazon. co ‘The Arrival’ Original book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Arrival-Shaun-Tan/dp/0340969938 ‘The Arrival’ Animation version https://vimeo.com/74292820

These objects were chosen to be taken on the journey.

These objects were chosen to be taken on the journey.

These objects are placed in the suitcase, in preparation for the journey.

The final preparations for the journey are made.

The main character has made his journey and reflects on important people he has left at home.

Can you create a graphic novel about the journeys made and objects chosen by Grandma, Mr Miah and Josip?