Landforms and Ye Olde Pirate Treasure Map

Create an imaginary pirate treasure map to make learning about landforms a fun, creative adventure for elementary students. Students can explore landforms such as lagoons, deltas, capes and canyons marked on their maps. They can write descriptions of the different landforms on their maps, create stories about the pirates who lived in the area, and use their imaginations to bring their maps to life.

Encourage students to unleash their creativity while developing spatial awareness. Then, get ready to set sail on an exciting journey of discovery!

Ahoy!

Printable & Activity Objectives

In this activity, your student can learn about different landforms and how they differ from each other while participating in a creative writing activity.

It will help your child or student:

• Improve their spatial awareness and navigation skills.
• Better understand the different landforms and deepen their understanding of the natural environment.
• Explore their creative writing skills.

Let's start!

How to Get Started

Here's a sample lesson plan to get you started:

1. Begin by introducing the concept of landforms to the students. Show examples of different landforms such as lagoons, capes, and deltas, and explain how they impact the surrounding environment.
2. Show examples of treasure maps or scenes from "The Goonies" movie to inspire students' creativity and imagination.
3. Distribute the materials to the students and ask them to create an imaginary pirate treasure map incorporating at least three landforms.
4. Encourage students to use their compasses and rulers to accurately mark the different landforms on their maps. They should also use coloured pencils to make their maps visually appealing and exciting.
5. After completing their maps, have your students share their work with the class. Ask them to explain the landforms they included and how they impact the surrounding environment.
6. Finally, encourage students to use their maps to write short stories about the pirates who lived in the area. They should include quirky creative names of the landforms on their maps and how they affected the pirates' lives.

Here are some videos to get your students excited about this activity:

• Here's a great introductory video about landforms:

Here's a fun animated video about the history of pirates:

Here's a fun fact video about pirates by National Geographic:

• Get started on the printable worksheets.

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable pack consists of a printable challenge of creating a pirate treasure map and the crew of an imaginary pirate ship:

• 1 Pirate Treasure (Landform) Map Sheet
• 1 Pirate Treasure Map Landform Naming Sheet
• 2 Pirate Colouring and Profile Sheet

Click on the download link below to get started. Please note that this printable pack is only for paid members.