from here to there and back again

From here to there and back again

Map Skills

Compass Directions

You will be able to answer these questions as the end of the unit?

• How do I get there?• Why do we use map symbols?• How high is it?• What shape is it?• How can I find places on an OS map?• How does a whole town fit on a piece of paper

like this?• How do I draw a sketch map?

Learning Objectives

• What did you learn last lesson?• To draw a 16-point compass• To recognise OS map symbols• To create a postcard using different map

symbols• Keywords: compass, map, OS map symbols

Compass directions

Why do we use map symbols?

• How to use an OS map?• Using the OS map symbols key rewrite the

postcard from Tim to Sarah but use map symbols instead of the underlined word

• Then create your own postcard.

Learning Objectives

• What did you learn last lesson?• To draw a 16-point compass• To recognise OS map symbols• To create a postcard using different map

symbols• Keywords: compass, map, OS map symbols

To finish off...

• Read out some of our postcards• Flashcards