Mapping Stories: Art Meets Memory

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Slide 1

Mapping Stories: Art Meets Memory

Year 7 Visual Arts Exploring how maps tell personal and cultural stories Lesson 3: Understanding Mission Mob

Slide 2

What Makes a Map?

Scale - showing size relationships Symbols - representing features and places Legend - explaining what symbols mean Orientation - showing direction (North, South, East, West)

Slide 3

Traditional Maps vs Story Maps

{"left":"Show physical features like mountains, rivers, roads\nUse standard symbols and measurements\nFocus on geographic accuracy","right":"Tell personal, cultural, or spiritual stories\nUse creative symbols and artistic elements\nFocus on meaning and connection to place"}

Slide 4

Mission Mob: Maps as Cultural Stories

Created by Indigenous Australian artists Maps show connection to Country Symbols represent cultural knowledge Stories passed down through generations Art meets traditional mapping

Slide 5

Think and Discuss

What stories does your family or community tell about places? How might you show a meaningful place using symbols instead of just drawing it? What would be important to include in a map of your neighborhood that shows what matters to you?

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Create Your Story Map

Choose a meaningful place or memory Select symbols to represent important elements Create a legend explaining your symbols Add orientation and personal touches Think about what story your map tells

Slide 7

Sharing Our Maps

Display your completed story map Explain the symbols you chose Share what story your map tells Listen respectfully to others' stories Notice different ways of showing the same ideas

Slide 8

Reflection and Learning

"Maps are not just about where places are - they're about what places mean and why they matter to us."