This poster displays the "BOLTSS" acronym for students to use as a point of reference when interpreting maps or as a checklist when creating maps.
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
Locate, collect and record information and data from a range of sources, including annotated timelines and maps
Locate, collect and organise information and data from primary and secondary sources in a range of formats
Record, sort and represent data and the location of places and their characteristics in different formats, including simple graphs, tables and maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
Record, sort and represent data and the location of places and their characteristics in different formats, including simple graphs, tables and maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
Organise and represent data in a range of formats including tables, graphs and large- and small-scale maps, using discipline-appropriate conventions
Represent data in a range of appropriate forms, for example climate graphs, compound column graphs, population pyramids, tables, field sketches and annotated diagrams, with and without the use of digital and spatial technologies
Represent spatial distribution of different types of geographical phenomena by constructing appropriate maps at different scales that conform to cartographic conventions, using spatial technologies as appropriate
Represent data and the location of places and their characteristics by constructing tables and simple graphs and maps of appropriate scale that conform to cartographic conventions of border, scale, legend, title and north point
Represent the location of places and other types of geographical data and information in different forms including diagrams, field sketches and large-scale and small-scale maps that conform to cartographic conventions of border, scale, legend, title, north point and source; using digital and spatial technologies as appropriate
Applies skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry
Applies a variety of skills of historical inquiry and communication
Acquires, processes and communicates geographical information using geographical tools for inquiry