The Research
The first half of this project will require you to do some research on real life islands around the world. You will need access to atlases, maps, the internet and possibly the library. For each island you will need to find out some specific information and also sketch or draw maps and plans of the location.
After the research you will need to organize the data or information you have collected either into charts or tables as directed.
Your Island
The second part of the Island involves you thinking up and creating your own ‘Adventure Island’. You will need to make up your own information for the island and even imagine what it would be like to wake up and find your self there. You will also need to draw a map of your island and give a narrative description of the place. Use the research from the first half to give you ideas of what could be included. Your island will have never been discovered before.
RESEARCH
Tristan Da Cunha
Draw a map of Tristan Da Cunha and the other islands in its territory. Include a scale. Answer the following questions. Use illustrations and photographs.
What is the population ofTristan Da Cunha?
Which ocean is the island in?
How big is the island?
How did the island get its name?
What is the main language and currency?
Describe the weather conditions/climate.
Describe the animal and plant life that can be found in the territory.
Any other facts/information.
What can you find out about Tahiti, Madagascar, and The Isle of Man?
Choose some Islands of your own.
Complete the table below then create a graph showing the population of each island. (Don’t forget to include your chosen island)
| Name of Island | Population |
| Tristan Da Cunha | |
| Madagascar | |
| Tahiti | |
| Isle of Man |
Which island has the largest population?
Which island has the smallest population?
What is the difference between the populations of Madagascar and Tahiti?
What is the total population of all three islands?
Which island would you most like to visit and why?
Your Island
Now you are going to create/imagine your own island. An island that you find yourself washed up on. It is likely to be a small, undiscovered island that may not have been visited for many years.
Draw a map of your island. Include a scale.
What is the name and population of your island? (Remember that it’s an undiscovered island so you will have to make this detail up but the island must be small with few or no people.)
Which ocean/sea is the island in?
How big is the island? (It must be very small to have remained undiscovered until now!)
How did the island get its name? (If no one is living there you can name it after yourself, if you want)
What is the main language and currency? (Remember that your island is undiscovered so you will have to make up what the language and currency is!)
Describe the weather conditions/climate.
Describe the animal and plant life that can be found in the territory.
Any other facts/information.
Discovering your island
Imagine you have just woken up on the beach of a mysterious island. Perhaps you fell from a passing boat and the sea washed you ashore. Complete the opening passage of a story describing what you see, hear,smell and feel.
I loudly coughed myself awake; I could taste salt and sand in my mouth. I sat up and looked around me as I realised I was a long, long way from home…