Use the links to jump to specific lessons within the map skills unit
Each lesson will have a PowerPoint and worksheets to complete. Some lessons will also have information sheets to help complete the work.
By the end of this lesson you will:
Describe the difference between physical and human features
Recognise common human and physical map symbols used on OS maps
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Map symbols sheet (to be completed)
By the end of this lesson you will:
Know the 8 point compass rose
Be confident with 4 figure grid references
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4 figure grid reference sheet (to be completed)
Make a map (to be completed)
By the end of this lesson you will:
Understand and use 6 figure grid references
Use grid references to describe the location of features on a map
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6 figure grid reference sheet (to be completed)
By the end of this lesson you will:
Know how scale is shown on maps
Work out real life distances from an OS map
By the end of this lesson you will:
Understand the meaning of relief and how it is shown on maps
Interpret contour lines
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By the end of this lesson you will:
Understand what latitude and longitude are
Identify the key lines of latitude and longitude
Find places on a map using co-ordinates
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Longitude and latitude sheet (to be completed)
By the end of this lesson you will:
Know how and why we use GIS mapping
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Digimap sheet (to be completed)