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BOLTSS Thematic Map Creation
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BOLTSS Thematic Map Creation
📍 Part 1: BOLTSS Knowledge Check
1. What does the acronym BOLTSS stand for? Match each letter to its meaning:
B
O
L
T
S
S
Scale
Legend
Title
Border
Source
Orientation
2. Which BOLTSS element tells you which direction is north on a map?
Border
Orientation
Legend
Scale
3. What information should a good map title include? (Check all that apply)
What the map shows
Where the map shows
When the data is from
The mapmaker's name
🗺️ Part 2: Planning Your Thematic Map
4. Your assigned thematic topic is: ________________________
5. Write a clear title for your thematic map using this format:
Example: "Population Density of Christmas Island, 2023"
6. List 3-4 symbols or colours you will use in your legend and what they represent:
Symbol/Colour: _____________ Represents: _________________________
Symbol/Colour: _____________ Represents: _________________________
Symbol/Colour: _____________ Represents: _________________________
Symbol/Colour: _____________ Represents: _________________________
7. Where will you place each BOLTSS element on your map? Draw a simple sketch:
🔍 Part 3: Map Reflection
8. After creating your thematic map, what spatial pattern does it show?
Sentence starter: "This map shows that _________________ is mostly located _________________"
9. Which BOLTSS element was most challenging for your pair to create? Explain why.
10. How could your thematic map be useful in real life? Give one example.
11. Self-Assessment: Rate your map (circle one)
Excellent - All BOLTSS elements present and clear
Good - Most BOLTSS elements present
Satisfactory - Some BOLTSS elements missing or unclear
Needs improvement - Many BOLTSS elements missing
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