Geography Skills

Learning intention: PoL5.4- Uses more formal directional language such as compass directions.

Success Criteria: I can use cardinal and ordinal directions to locate items in orienteering.

Use a compass to work out the answers to these questions:

Always turn clockwise.

1. Start facing north. How many degrees will you turn to face east?

2. Start facing south. How many degrees will you turn to face north?

3. Start facing west. How many degrees will you turn to face south?

4. Start facing north-east. How many degrees will you turn to face south-west?

5. Start facing north. How many degrees will you turn to face south-east?

6. Start facing north. Turn clockwise 90 degrees. Which direction are you facing?

7. Start facing south. Turn clockwise 45 degrees. Which direction are you facing?

8. Start facing north-west. Turn clockwise 135 degrees. Which direction are you facing?

9. Start facing east. Turn clockwise 180 degrees. Which direction are you facing?

10. Start facing south. Turn 360 degrees. Which direction are you facing?

Learning intention: GE4-8: communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies. 

Success Criteria: I understand and can use the main parts of a map (BOLTSS); and understand the main concepts of Geography (SPICESS). 

Learning intention: 

PoL5.4-uses more formal directional language such as compass directions and coordinates to locate position. 

GE4-8: communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies.

Success Criteria: I can use cardinal and ordinal directions, and co-ordinates to locate items or places on a map. 

Learning intention: 

PoL5.4-uses more formal directional language such as compass directions and coordinates to locate position.

 GE4-8: communicates geographical information using a variety of strategies.

Success Criteria: I can understand and use contour lines on a map to show changes in topography (shape of the land).