“I know this area like the back of my hand…”

1. Draw around

your hand…

2. Work out the area that you are going to map and

the orientation of

the map

3. Draw in the main features of your area, trying to keep the

orientation of roads and other features accurate

https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnefrench/4100284348/sizes/z/

Hand image – Copyright John E French – used with permission

Other ideas• Collage your map with patterns taken from

maps and other sources• Add in images taken by students• Use old road atlases / A-Z to add extra texture

and detail to the images• Use a range of mixed media to create the

map e.g. charcoal, poster paint• Build up the texture to create a 3D effect

using kitchen roll and PVA or papier-mache