Line Treasure Maps

First we read the story "How I Became a Pirate" by David Shannon.  We talked about treasure maps and what kind of places we could choose to make a map.  Beaches, islands, yards, parks, and deserts were all suggested. 

This was a  multiple step process for the students.  First we had to carefully tear the edges our our map paper using our hands as a tool.  We then drew our places on our map and added different types of line to show pathways.  Wavy, straight, zig-zag, dashed and swirly lines were used.  We then got to use our hands as tools again to squeeze and wrinkle the map paper to make them look more old.  After a crayon rubbing and watercolor wash was added these maps were set to dry and they were complete.