Fortnite Geography Map Skills

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🗺️ Part 1: Map Skills and Locations

Success Criteria: I can identify different types of landscapes and use compass directions to describe locations.

1. Fortnite's map includes many different landscapes. Which of these would you find in a mountainous region?

Snowy Slopes

Sweaty Sands

Lazy Lake

Coral Castle

2. If you were travelling from Tilted Towers to Retail Row, which compass direction would you be heading?

North

South

East

West

3. Which landscape features can you identify on the Fortnite map? (Tick all that apply)

Rivers and lakes

Mountains and hills

Forests and woodland

Coastal areas and beaches

Urban settlements

4. The map grid system helps players locate areas quickly. Pleasant Park is located at coordinates D4. What would you find at coordinates G7?

Misty Meadows

Catty Corner

Dirty Docks

Steamy Stacks

📍 Part 2: Geographic Analysis

Success Criteria: I can explain why settlements are located in certain places and describe physical features.

5. Explain why Lazy Lake might be a good location for a settlement. Think about water supply, transport, and resources.

6. Compare two different landscape areas on the Fortnite map. Choose one mountainous area and one coastal area. Describe the differences between them.

7. If you were planning a route from Sweaty Sands to Catty Corner, what physical features would you need to cross? List at least three.

🎯 Part 3: Extension Challenge

Success Criteria: I can apply geographical knowledge to solve problems and make connections to real-world geography.

8. Extension Task: Design your own settlement on the Fortnite map. Choose a location and explain why it would be successful, considering factors like:

• Water supply • Natural resources • Transport links • Climate/weather • Natural defences

9. Real-World Connection: Choose one location from the Fortnite map and compare it to a real place in the UK. How are they similar? How are they different?

Differentiation Support:

• Green questions (1-4): Use the map reference provided by your teacher

• Amber questions (5-7): Work with a partner to discuss ideas first

• Red questions (8-9): Challenge yourself to use advanced geographical vocabulary

• Dyslexia support: Key terms are highlighted and available on word cards