Overview

This 45-minute geography lesson focusses on exploring Points of Interest (POIs) within the Fortnite game map. Through investigating and discussing the features and strategic importance of different POIs, students develop geographical skills aligned with the National Curriculum for England, including locational knowledge, understanding of human and physical geography, and developing map skills.

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National Curriculum Links

Geography Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6):

• Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe and North and South America.
• Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography.
• Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.
• Develop contextual knowledge of the location of globally significant places.
• Use fieldwork to observe, measure, record and present the human and physical features in the local area using a range of methods, including sketches, plans and graphs, and digital technologies.

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Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify and list at least three Fortnite POIs on the map.
• Explain the purpose and strategic importance of each POI in gameplay.
• Categorise POIs by type (e.g., urban, rural, industrial) using a graphic organiser.

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Success Criteria

• I can name at least three Fortnite POIs.
• I can explain why each POI is important in the game.
• I can classify POIs using a graphic organiser.
• (Extension) I can design a new POI with a clear purpose and explain its location strategically.

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Resources Needed

• Printed Fortnite map or projected digital map of Fortnite POIs
• Graphic organiser worksheets (with categories and spaces for notes)
• Images/icons representing POI types (urban, rural, industrial, recreational) for dyslexia-friendly support
• Blank template for POI design (extension)
• Whiteboard and markers

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Lesson Breakdown

1. Starter (5 minutes)

• Recap last lesson’s key points about the Fortnite world geography.
• Introduce today’s focus: Points of Interest (POIs). Show a clear image/map of Fortnite’s current map with POIs indicated.
• Ask: “What kind of places do you notice on this map? Why might they be important?”

2. Main Teaching & Discussion (15 minutes)

• Introduce 3 chosen POIs (e.g., Pleasant Park, Retail Row, and Slurpy Swamp).
• For each POI:
  • Show location on the map visually.
  • Discuss its characteristics (urban, natural, industrial).
  • Discuss why players might want to land there (loot quality, strategic position, cover).
• Use bullet points and simple language on the whiteboard for dyslexia-friendly reading.
• Provide graphic organisers for students to record POI names, type, and strategic importance under guided support.

3. Guided Activity (15 minutes)

• Students work together to complete the graphic organiser with at least three POIs.
• Teacher circulates, scaffolding explanations and helping classify POIs by type (urban, natural, industrial).
• Use images/icons alongside text in the organiser to support dyslexic learners.

4. Extension Challenge (5 minutes)

• Invite students to design a new POI for the Fortnite map on a blank template.
• They should name it, choose the type, and explain why it would be a good strategic location in the game.
• Students share ideas verbally (or sketches) with each other for peer feedback.

5. Plenary & Assessment (5 minutes)

• Review success criteria together.
• Ask each student to name one POI and explain its purpose/importance.
• Collect graphic organisers to assess understanding.
• Praise creative ideas from extension task.

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Differentiation

• For students with additional needs or dyslexia:
  • Use graphic organisers with pictures and bullet points.
  • Provide verbal instructions and written prompts.
  • Allow verbal answers instead of writing if needed.
• For advanced learners:
  • Challenge them to analyse why certain POIs might appeal differently depending on individual player strategy.
  • Encourage detailed design of a new POI considering terrain, resources, and gameplay advantage.
• Paired work:
  • Two students encourage peer learning and support.

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Assessment for Learning

• Observation during class discussion and activities.
• Review of graphic organiser content against success criteria.
• Evaluation of extension POI designs for creativity and understanding of geographical concepts.
• Oral contributions during plenary to check comprehension.

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Dyslexia-Friendly Strategies

• Present information with bullet points and clear, sans-serif fonts.
• Use images and icons to support text comprehension.
• Keep sentences short and language simple.
• Provide print-outs in colour with good contrast.
• Allow extra time or verbal responses where needed.

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Notes for Teachers

• This lesson links gaming interests with geography, motivating students through real-life style map exploration.
• Emphasize map skills by encouraging students to locate, compare, and categorise real-world inspired locations in a familiar game context.
• The extension activity promotes creativity, planning, and applying geographical knowledge.
• Tailor POI examples to the current Fortnite map version as it updates.

This lesson provides a fun, engaging way to deliver geography objectives in line with the National Curriculum, balancing practical skills with imaginative thinking.