Map our world with Mathematics – challenge colonial assumptions – PiCaM
Publisher: Project in Citisenship for Mathematics

The activity explores the history of European colonisation through studying maps and globes. It considers the way in which the earth can be measured – distance, area and so on and addresses how maps as spatial representations can intentionally or otherwise mislead us in our view of the world.
Global citizenship competences addressed:
capacity to examine global issues
appreciate different perspectives & world views
analytical & critical thinking skills
communication & co-operation skills
Global citizenship content:
Inequalities and hierarchies; the legacy of colonialism; seeing our local country in its
historical and geographical place in the world; intercultural relations
Mathematical content:
Area, length, angle and properties of circles on a sphere – equator, pole, latitude and
longitude. Large numbers, percentages and bar charts read, compared and
interpreted. Decimals and ratios.
Approximately ten hours curriculum time
Resource details
Subjects
Citizenship, Geography: maps / atlases, History, Maths / numeracy, Philosophy / P4C / Critical thinking, PSHE / PSE / PSED, Spiritual, moral, social, cultural (SMSC)
Topics
Colonialism, Equality, Global citizenship, Globalisation, International relations, Poverty, Racism, Slavery, Social justice
Age ranges
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- The activity explores the history of European colonisation through studying maps and globes. It considers the way in which the earth can be measured - distance, area and so on and addresses how maps as spatial representations can intentionally or otherwise mislead us in our view of the world.
- 2019
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