Make your own map

Create a map of a "new" state in Australia.

- Draw an outline for it then decide on a name for the new state.
- Draw in the landforms (mountains, deserts etc.) and bodies of water (lakes, rivers, oceans).
- Creatively name them, e.g. Shark Bay.
- Design 10 different symbols to use in a key.
- Include the capital city.
- Remember to put in a compass!

Examples of landforms:

caves, volcanos, monolith rocks, gold, minerals, tree,grass, jungles, coal, canyons, mountians, fruit.

Examples of bodies of water:

gulf, swamp, dam, bay, reef, river, ocean, sea, cape, billabong, beach, strait, sound, lake, waterfall, bight, channel, marsh.

Extension activity:

- Draw your own treasure map.