Local area: how do we read maps and plan routes?
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Why this why now
This unit builds on prior learning about the school and local area by developing pupils’ ability to represent and navigate space. Its placement enables the introduction of early mapping conventions and supports future units that involve route descriptions and spatial comparisons.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Some knowledge of the local area through first-hand experience.
- Some experience of using aerial photographs, maps and plans of the school grounds.
- Some experience of fieldwork, and of making models and maps.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds on prior learning about the school and local area by developing pupils’ ability to represent and navigate space. Its placement enables the introduction of early mapping conventions and supports future units that involve route descriptions and spatial comparisons.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Some knowledge of the local area through first-hand experience.
- Some experience of using aerial photographs, maps and plans of the school grounds.
- Some experience of fieldwork, and of making models and maps.
Local area: how do we read maps and plan routes?
This unit develops pupils’ understanding of maps and route planning by exploring their school grounds. Pupils create maps, use symbols and keys, plan and follow routes, and apply their knowledge through simple fieldwork and observation.
6 lessons in unit
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