Maps are very important in the study of geography. Maps are a visual representation of an area that contain information on the features of that area. Maps can be created and studied. To be a proper map, it needs to have BOLTSS.
What is BOLTSs?
Every map needs to have BOLTSS in order to be a proper map.
What is BOLTSs?
Every map needs to have BOLTSS in order to be a proper map.
Border - the limits of the map.
Orientation - the direction, usually shows north in compass form.
Legend - explains the symbols on the map.
Title - indicates what the map is.
Scale -the size of the map, also indicates the size of features and distance.
Source - where the map came from.
let's practice with my hometown
BOLTSS IN GRAFTON (WRITE THIS WITH ME)
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B IS THE
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E IS THE
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Map of Australia BOLTSS Task.docx
your task - complete this map of australia
Complete the instructions on the worksheet provided.
You will need coloured pencils and a ruler.
Lesson 2 - Area and Grid reference
to know - area and grid reference
to be able to - locate features on a map using area and grid reference
HOW AR AND GR WORK
■Area Reference -4 digits
■Grid Reference -6 digits, more detailed
■Eastings and Northings
- Eastings run along the bottom of the map. Eastings are always recorded first. Northings are recorded second. They run along the side of the map.
Rob Marchetto - Grid and Area References
let's see what it looks like in action
Rob Marchetto - Grid and Area References
LET'S PRACTICE
AREA REFERENCE - 4 DIGITS
GRID REFERENCE - 6 DIGITS
Rob Marchetto - Grid and Area References
COPY EXACTLY WHAT I DO (YOU WILL NEED A RULER)
Four-and-Six Figure Grid References Worksheet.doc
your task - Area and grid reference worksheet
Geography games if you finish early
kahoot on argr
Lesson 3 - more activities on Area and Grid reference
Refresher course
COPY EXACTLY WHAT I DO (YOU WILL NEED A RULER)
Activity 1 - Where's Wally? Area and Grid Reference
Use the map to answer the questions on the word document in your books.
Zoom in for closer detail.
Pirate Ship.docx
WHERE'S WALLY - PIRATE SHIP
Scroll down under the map for the questions
WHERE'S WALLY - the maze
Scroll down under the map for the questions
The Maze.docx
task 2 - education perfect on area and grid reference
You have been assigned a task on education perfect called Area and Grid Reference.