Up to date worksheet for map skills for any Geography curriculum and Key Stage. Includes: 4fig grid references 6fig grid references direction compass scale map symbols and more

This work booklet guides pupils through vital mapping skills by giving them a ‘how to guide’ as well as a chance to practise their new skills in a variety of questions and tasks. The booklet is aimed at children in upper KS2 and lower KS3 and can be easily adapted to suit. The booklet can be given at the end of a unit of work or spread out across several lessons. The mapping skills included in this work booklet include: 4 Figure Grid References 6 Figure Grid References Compass Directions Contour Lines Calculating Scale Each topic above includes a one-page ‘how to guide’ and well as a corresponding 'activity sheet.' Download is in pdf format.

Are you ready to turn this holiday season into a global adventure for your young explorers? Introducing our enchanting Christmas-themed geography map skills activity booklet, specially crafted for curious minds aged 10-14! Festive Learning Fun: Transform geography lessons into a holiday celebration! Each activity is designed to weave Christmas magic into essential map skills, making learning both educational and joyous. Engaging and Age-Appropriate: Tailored for 9-12 year olds, our activities strike the perfect balance between challenge and entertainment. Watch as your child hones their map-reading skills while embracing the holiday spirit. Santa’s Global Adventure: Follow Santa’s journey around the world! From the North Pole to bustling cities and exotic landmarks, each activity unveils a new destination, fostering cultural awareness and geographical knowledge. Map Skills Included: Grid References Scale & Distance Compass Directions Contour Lines Time Zones A total of 14 activity pages with answers included.

An end of unit test for year 7. Includes all major map skills such as compass points, grid references, scale, longitude/latitude and relief. Also includes mark scheme, self reflection sheet and differentiated. DIRT tasks require foundations textbook or could be adapted to suit.

Full set of printable resources for a map skills display for a geography classroom. Pack includes: Display title lettering Slides with key skill areas

All resources required for lesson are attached. The lesson provides scope for AFL and is fully differentiated. Objectives for lesson: - Explain what scale is - Use scale to measure distance on a map - Label the key cities in the UK

Full unit of work for map skills and the UK. This unit explores compass points, 4 and 6 figure grid references, scale, distance, longitude, latitude and other core map skills, alongside the UK. All lessons are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS2, years 5 or 6. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 – Introducing maps 2 – Where is the UK? 3 – Compass points 4 – Map symbols 5 – 4 and 6 figure grid references 6 – Scale and distance 7 – Atlas skills 8 – Longitude and latitude 9 – Design a treasure map 10 – ICT Mapzone 11 – UK and Europe flags 12 – Migration 13 – Human vs physical features Also includes Geography Literacy mat and Geography Numeracy/Map Skills mat, as well as an extension sheet pack with homework’s and activities to extend pupil skills and knowledge. Links to National Curriculum: - Locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) and North and South America, concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities - Name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time - Identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night)

This map skills lesson is about map symbols. It is suitable for key stage 2 and 3 and takes 50 mins to 1 hour. The lesson includes some creative writing where students substitute words for map symbols. Within the presentation are all the printable material to support this lesson It contains: Three Three levels of differentiation Starter and plenary Printable material Engaging game activity Printable resource

A map skills homework booklet for use with KS3 Geography classes. An amalgamation of worksheets I have gathered over the years to create a comprehensive and easy to mark Map Skills Homework Booklet!

A lesson written for the current Covid19 situation for students to complete at home.

Assessing compass directions, measuring distance, grid references, map symbols, contour lines and describing directions, this workbook is a great revision tool for geographers of any age wanting to hone their OS map skills.

Introductory lesson for map skills, all resources included, for KS3 group.

This map skills booklet contains everything a student needs to develop a complete range of skills to use an OS Ordinance Survey Map in preparation for the Geography GCSE. This Map Skills booklet contains: Map symbols 4 figure grid references 6 figure grid references Height and relief Scale and distance Revision Perfect for teaching all map skills for KS3 and revision for KS4. The booklet is designed for the students to work completely independently. For Key Stage 3 Map Skills this is great for teaching. Key Stage 4 perfect for map skills revision

An entire scheme of work, Rivers and Coasts. The PowerPoints have the core teachings, student activities, enquiry tasks, little jokes, informal asssessments and opportunities for students to put their knowledge to the test. The unit of work includes a student copy, SEND copy and teacher copy. The PowerPoint can be printed off and created into a booklet instead of using an exercise book or the worksheets can simply be printed off or uploaded onto a laptop or electronic device. The SEND copy has been differentiated to support children with additional needs while the teacher copy has all the answers, YouTube and website links. Content: The unit of work includes: Map symbols Compass directions 4 and 6-figure grid references Contour lines and Spot Heights Scale Measuring straight and curved line distance

Map symbols lesson as part of a scheme of work. Workbook is also available in my shop

This lesson is designed to last for 50-60 minutes and is resourced with videos, extension questioning, deep thinking and uses graphs/images to aid learning. This lesson follows the Oxford KS3 curriculum and looks at how to describe, interpret and explain various map types such as choropleth, physical, OS, sketch and proportional. This lesson includes a starter, lesson objective, plenary and various student led activities. If you liked this resource please check out my other resources at https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SimpleGeography

Here is a bundle of fully resourced map skills worksheets ideal for recapping, revising or challenges a students map skills. They are designed for KS3/4 but have been used as a refresher for A-Level. This bundle includes all answer sheets and resources with well designed student friendly images.

A range of worksheets designed for students to practice their map skills independently, the worksheets cover a range of skills including: continents, oceans, compass directions and map symbols. These worksheets can be used for Key Stages 1,2&3 dependent on students ability and could be used as homework or revision of map skills studied in lessons.