Cartography on land, in the sea and air!
What are Maps, Charts and Plans?
A 'map' is a diagrammatic representation of an area of land, sea, or air showing physical and man-made features. Find out below the makers and users and why maps are so important!
How Cartography interacts with Subjects
Connecting Cartography with the Curriculum
Connecting Cartography with the Curriculum
Connecting Cartography with the Curriculum
Lots of Subjects to look through!
Do you want something different for a class or group to learn about?
Discover how we are incorporating Maps and Cartography with subjects at school!
Art
Connecting Cartography with the Curriculum
Connecting Cartography with the Curriculum
Cartography is the Art and Science of Map Making
Why is Art so important in making a map?
English & Languages
Connecting Cartography with the Curriculum
Geography & Religious Education (RE)
Stories have location and journeys and some even have maps in!
Languages are how we communicate
Geography & Religious Education (RE)
Geography & Religious Education (RE)
Geography & Religious Education (RE)
Geography is a subject concerned with humans and the physical environment of Earth.
Religions are global and geographically mixed and this is why humans have explored different parts of the world.
Maths
Geography & Religious Education (RE)
Maths
But the world is FLAT?! Maybe on a poster on the wall, but in real life - the Blue Planet is an Oblate Spheroid
Maths is essential for map-makers!
Music
Geography & Religious Education (RE)
Maths
Explore Granny Boom Booms Music Map of the World. Discover famous composers, instruments, and local songs!
Discover Granny Boom Boom's
Music Map of the World
History
Science & Design Technology (DT)
Science & Design Technology (DT)
For 20,000 years humans have roamed the world, find out when and where!
Science & Design Technology (DT)
Science & Design Technology (DT)
Science & Design Technology (DT)
Cartography is the Art and Science of Map Making - but how do maps help the Scientific subjects? How does Design Technology come into it?
Sport & Physical Education (PE)
Science & Design Technology (DT)
Sport & Physical Education (PE)
What's your favorite Sport? Where do the players come from?
PSHE
Making and Using Maps
Sport & Physical Education (PE)
Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education. We can all learn about how and where to be Healthy, how to support local businesses, and keeping well mentally!
Citizenship
Making and Using Maps
Making and Using Maps
Develop skills and knowledge to help make you an active and responsible citizen. Learn about your Government, Laws, and the economy. How and why are they different around the globe?
Making and Using Maps
Making and Using Maps
Making and Using Maps
Find out about ALL sorts of people who make maps!
Find out about people who use maps for their jobs - Farmers, Emergency services, Explorers, and Teachers!
What is your favourite map?
the 5 types of map
There are lots of different types of map us humans use to communicate. But here are the 5 types mainly used:
- General Reference
- Topographical
- Thematic
- Navigation Charts
- Cadastral Maps and Plans
As you go through the subjects we will explain what these are - and then you can start to spot the different types!
Adventure Awaits - Welcome!
Welcome! Come along for a mappy adventure! Learn about how to make maps! What maps are? Who uses Maps! Atlas offers for education!