Fortnite Geography Skills Worksheet

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🗺️ Part 1: Map Skills & Location

Success Criteria: I can identify locations using grid references and compass directions

1. Which compass direction would you travel from Tilted Towers to reach Pleasant Park?

North

South

East

West

2. Grid references help us find exact locations on maps. If Retail Row is at grid square F7, what might you find at G7?

An area directly north of Retail Row

An area directly east of Retail Row

An area directly south of Retail Row

An area directly west of Retail Row

3. Extension Challenge: Which geographical features would make good natural boundaries on the Fortnite map? (Tick all that apply)

Rivers

Mountains

Coastlines

Forests

Buildings

4. Dyslexia-Friendly Option: Complete this sentence about scale:
On a map, 1cm might represent _______ metres in real life.

100

1,000

10,000

🌍 Part 2: Physical & Human Geography

Success Criteria: I can identify physical and human geographical features and explain their purposes

5. Sort these Fortnite locations into Physical Features or Human Features by writing P or H:

Lazy Lake _____ | Retail Row _____ | Sweaty Sands _____ | Slurpy Swamp _____

6. Explain why settlements (like Tilted Towers) are often built near water sources:

7. Differentiation - Choose Your Level:

Bronze: Name one reason why people might choose to live near the coast.

Silver: Give two advantages and one disadvantage of coastal living.

Gold: Explain how coastal location affects both economy and lifestyle, using examples.

🧭 Part 3: Spatial Thinking & Planning

Success Criteria: I can use geographical knowledge to make informed decisions about location and movement

8. You need to plan a route across the Fortnite island. Which factors would influence your route choice? (Tick all that apply)

Terrain difficulty (mountains vs flat land)

Distance

Available resources along the way

Weather conditions

Safety considerations

9. Creative Challenge: Design a new settlement for the Fortnite map. Where would you place it and why? Consider physical features, resources, and connections to other areas.

10. Extension Activity: If you were a town planner, what three geographical factors would be most important when choosing a location for a new school? Explain your reasoning.

Teacher Notes:

• Dyslexia support: Provide Fortnite map printouts with clear labels

• SEND support: Allow verbal responses for written questions

• Extension: Research real-world examples of geographical features similar to those in Fortnite