L.O: To learn to use the four compass points to describe directions.
L.O: To name places on an Ordinance Survey Map using the key and symbols.
L.O: To learn to use coordinates to find position using the eight points of a compass with support.
L.O: To use four figure (as a minimum) grid references to specify location.
Activate Prior Knowledge:
Coordinates...
Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?
Let's learn and find out some key facts and
information on ordinance survey maps.
What do they show us?
How do we interpret them?
These videos are so important, make sure you are ready to listen to the facts, so you are ready to discuss them with your partner afterwards.
Let's have a look at a real Ordinance Survey map.
What can you see?
Do you recognise anything on the map?
What information is being presented to us?
Now you have done your research and looked at a real OS map.
Talk to your partner, what do the following words mean.
How would you explain them?
Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?
Green Chilli:
Symbols
Key
Compass directions
Orange Chilli:
All the above plus -
Grid references
Four figure
Eastings and Northings
Red Chilli:
All the above plus -
Six figure
Scale
Contours
Map Work Chilli Challenge
Map Work Chilli Challenge Day 2
Analyse the video for Red Chilli.
Select, establish and find out what Naismith's Rule is, with regards to map reading.