Describing locations
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use locational language to describe where things are.
Key learning points
- Photographs can give clues about the location where they were taken.
- We use locational language to describe where things are e.g. the location of a toy in the school grounds.
- Geographers can record places on an aerial photograph e.g. the location of a toy in the school grounds.
- Geographers can follow or record a route on a map; large scale maps are best for small areas.
Keywords
Locational language - Locational language describes the location or place of something in relation to something else.
Map - A map is a two-dimensional representation of an area, showing geographical features and where they are in relation to each other.
Route - A route shows the starting point and end point of a journey, sometimes with stops in between.
Common misconception
Maps show how to get from one place to another.
A map can show a small area in detail. We use maps as representations of places. We can study an area in detail using a map.
Teacher tip
You don’t have to use a toy for this exercise. You could use a laminated picture of Barnaby Bear or you could use something other than Barnaby Bear. You can replace the photos with your own photos taken in your school.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Locational language describes where something is. Which answer describes where the boy is sitting?
Q2.When discussing the location of something we are talking about its ...
Q3.You can use an aerial photograph to ...
Q4.A map shows:
Q5.We use a map in geography to:
Q6.Something that shows the starting point and end point of a journey is called a ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Locational language ...
Q2.Examples of locational language include:
Q3.Photos can give geographers clues about ...
Q4.Which sentences use locational language correctly?
Q5.A route shows ...
Q6.Routes on a map help geographers find ...
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