In Grade 4 you learned that a grid on a map is a pattern of straight lines that cross over each other to form blocks. Grid references are the numbers and letters along the sides of the grid. They help us to find places on a map. Take a look at the physical map of Africa below with the grid references on it. This has been taken directly from your textbook. 

You should be able to recognise the countries at the grid references below: A4, F4 and E6 without looking at the political map. 

Now let's see if we can find the references for some of the top ten places in Africa that we learned about. See if you can find them on the grid references.

1. Serengeti - Tanzania

2. Okovango Delta - Botswana

3. Johannesburg - South Africa

4. Nairobi - Kenya

5. Lagos - Nigeria

6. Kruger Park - South Africa

7. Harare - Zimbabwe

8. Giza - Egypt

9. Zanzibar - Tanzania

!!! Activity 2 !!!

2. Complete the Quiz inside Google Classroom called, "Gr 5. Map Skills. Revision Quiz 2". This is for marks so please apply yourself to the best of your ability.