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DRAW A NEW WORLD   
Written by: Deborah Dunstedter
[Deborah is a teacher at Phelps County R-3 in Edgar Springs, MO]

Grade: 7-8 (or older)

Age: 12-13 (or older)

Activity Summary:

Combine imaginative powers with known map-making techniques to create a whole new world.

What You Need:

  • 12" x18" sheet of drawing paper
  • existing maps of countries
  • colored pencils

What You Do:

  1. Look at maps of existing countries.

  2. Draw the outer shape of your world, and fill in details such as rivers, oceans,cities, mountain ranges, etc.

  3. Name your country and everything in it.

  4. Make a key in the lower right corner of the paper.

Recommended Products:

World Puzzle

World Puzzle

64-piece foam puzzle measures 4' x 2-1/2'. Includes activity guide and black-and-white outline of front and back of map.


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