Using grid references to identify land use
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use four figure grid references to identify different examples of land use in my local area on a 1:25000 map.
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.
Teacher tip
Although there are not many clues on maps for agriculture or bogs, as it is their local area, children will have some experience of the land type from personal experience. They could also use google street view/aerial images to identify land use.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What type of land use is this?
Q2.Which land use type can be seen in this image?
Q3.This image shows land use.
Q4.Match the land use type with their definition.
form in upland areas with wet and waterlogged conditions
purple heather and low-growing shrubs found in higher areas
can be coniferous or deciduous
Q5.What is the main type of land use in the UK?
Q6.How much of the land in the UK is used for agriculture?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The horizontal blues lines on an Ordnance Survey map are called ...
Q2.The vertical blue lines on an Ordnance Survey map are called ...
Q3.Order these instructions to find a four digit grid reference.
Q4.What is the grid reference of St Mary's Island and lighthouse?
Q5.What is the grid reference of the caravan park?
Q6.What is the main land use of grid square 3473?
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