BOLTSS Posters & Activity Pack
Geography Mapping Skills
Students often lose marks on mapping tasks because they forget key map features. This BOLTSS Mapping Poster Set provides a clear, consistent visual reference that supports students to read, interpret and create maps accurately.
Designed for upper primary and secondary Geography classrooms, these posters reinforce the essential mapping elements required in Australian Geography assessments.
What’s Included
1. BOLTSS Mapping Posters:
- Each poster includes a student-friendly definition and a brief explanation of why it matters.
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Border – clearly defining the map area
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Orientation – showing direction using a north point or compass
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Legend (Key) – explaining symbols and colours
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Title – describing what, where and when the map represents
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Scale – understanding distance and measurement
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Source – identifying where map information comes from
2. Interactive Map Labelling Activity
- Get your students involved by having them label the features of a map, to support understanding.
- Also comes in Black & White for you to provide to students individually.
3. Acronym Definition Matching Activity
- A differentiated matching activity to cater the learners in your class
4. Australian Agriculture Mapping Activity
- Provides an opportunity for students to practice their mapping skills, linking directly to Australian & NSW Geography outcomes.
Classroom Benefits
- Supports explicit teaching of mapping skills
- Reinforces correct geographical terminology
- Reduces common errors in mapping assessments
- Ideal for wall displays, reference folders and digital slides
- Supports independent work and revision
- Suitable for diverse and inclusive classrooms
Curriculum & Classroom Use
- Appropriate for upper primary and secondary
- Aligns with Australian Geography curriculum expectations
- Supports map skills, fieldwork and spatial technologies
- Can be used across multiple year levels and units
File Information
- PDF format
- Print in colour or black and white
- Suitable for digital display or lamination for long-term use
Perfect For:
- Geography mapping units
- Assessment task scaffolding
- Relief and support teachers
- Consistent whole-school map language
- Student reference and revision
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