Using grid references to identify land use
I can use four figure grid references to identify different examples of land use in my local area on a 1:25000 map.
Using grid references to identify land use
I can use four figure grid references to identify different examples of land use in my local area on a 1:25000 map.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The map of Great Britain is covered by grid squares measuring 100 kilometres across
- OS maps have a series of grid lines that help you to pinpoint an exact location anywhere on the map
- Vertical lines are called 'eastings' as they increase in value as you travel east on the map
- The horizontal lines are called 'northings' as they increase in value as you travel north on the map
Keywords
Vertical - Something vertical stands upright or points upwards from the ground.
Horizontal - Something horizontal is parallel to the ground.
Pasture - Pasture is land, with grass and other low plants, suitable for livestock to graze on.
Agriculture - Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating soil and farming.
Common misconception
Pupils may be aware of the National Grid as the network which is used to supply electricity.
Explain that the National Grid for OS maps is not (quite) the same thing.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
Loading...
Starter quiz
6 Questions
form in upland areas with wet and waterlogged conditions
purple heather and low-growing shrubs found in higher areas
can be coniferous or deciduous
Exit quiz
6 Questions
