Map art projects

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We have recently wrapped up our summative watercolor project, called "identity maps". Students learned to express aspects of themselves using an imaginary map and paint as their vehicle. They created an island with 8 or more land or water features named for aspects of their identity. We began our unit by dyeing watercolor paper with tea to make it look old. Students then learned how to watercolor using 3 main watercolor washes (flat, gradual, and transitional). Details were achieved by using…

I've taught this project before in both Honduras and in Ecuador . I absolutely love it. It brings out such interesting information abou...

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Collage using old maps: La Habana (2015) ©Sian Robertson 2014-15

I've loved map crafts ever since I was little - if you are obsessed with them too, you are going to love this collection of 20+ project ideas.

I have always loved looking at map crafts! I love the colors and lines of maps. They seem to illustrate some cool adventure out there! I used to love looking at the maps that came with the National Geographic in the doctors office when I was a kid. So even though it has been a...Read More »

Turn your old maps into some fabulous craft projects!

We have recently wrapped up our summative watercolor project, called "identity maps". Students learned to express aspects of themselves usin...

Are you doing a map unit study with kids this year? Make your own map with different types of landscapes, using a simple watercolour technique!

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