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