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
Full unit of work for map and graph skills. All lessons are fully resourced. Lessons are designed to last for 50-60 minutes. Lessons are resourced with videos, extension questioning, deep thinking and uses graphs/images to aid learning.
These lessons follow the Oxford KS3 curriculum and look at;
Continents & Countries
Map Skills
Directions
Distance & Scale
Grid References
Longitude & Latitude
Height
OS Symbols
Graph Skills
Each lesson includes a starter, lesson objective, plenary and various student led activities.
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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.
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.
Resource pack of worksheets on map skills. Resources cover the main map skils including:
Grid references
Map symbols
Distance on maps
Heights on map
Longitude and Latitude
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.
Lesson 2 in Map Skills Unit. This lesson teaches the students common map symbols. All resources included and instructions given for teacher where appropriate at the bottom of the slide.
A perfect scheme of work (20 lessons in total) to introduce geography at KS3 alomg with a focus on map skills including grid referencing, map symbols, scale and direction. Key word assessment, end of topic assessment and feedback lesson also included, as well as takeaway homework. Delivered successfully and fine tuned year on year. A top level resource. I have included everything within this bundle so feel free to take use whatever you want.
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.
An all-in-one, good to go worksheet to enhance map skills at all levels, from Key Stage 3 to A-level Geography. Used perfectly as revision or recap material.
They can be given as extension tasks or given as a sequence of worksheets as a booklet. complete with answer sheet for teacher ease.
This Map Skill lesson reviews all on the previous Map Skills lessons and test the students skills with increasing difficulty. This lesson reviews all the maps skills covered in the first 5 lessons - Map Symbols, 4 & 6 figure grid references, height, scale and distance
In addition to the lesson you will require an Ordnance Survey Map.
It contains:
Three levels of differentiation
Starter and plenary
Printable resource
Lesson 3 in Map Skills Unit. This lesson teaches the students how to find 4 figure grid references. All resources included and instructions given for teacher where appropriate at the bottom of the slide.
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
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
Full unit of work for map skills. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Develops core skills for geography students in KS3 or high ability KS2.
All lessons have a starter and lesson objectives. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.
Lesson sequence:
1 - Introduction to 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 - Height and relief
9 - Longitude and latitude
10 - Design your own treasure map
11 - Mapzone GIS
Also includes Types of Geography lesson (can be used as an introduction lesson for Y7), Geography Literacy mat and Geography Numeracy/Map Skills mat.
Homeworks - 3 x countries and capitals test sheets to develop global place knowledge
Entire unit of work. Lessons with worksheets, printables and power points. Each lesson is planned with video links to each lesson. Planning is based around KS2 / KS3. Can be used to extend KS2 and for SEND and lower ability KS3. Can be extended to suit KS3 (Years 7,8,9)
symbols
Ordanance Survey maps
Grid references
interpreting maps
Map Skills Activity: School Map for Girls | Follow Directions & Color
Boost map reading and direction-following skills with this fun, hands-on worksheet! Students will use a school building map to follow simple instructions like “colour the building red” and “circle the sandbox.”
Key Features:
Clear, step-by-step directions.
Engages students with coloring and marking activities.
Builds spatial awareness and map-reading confidence.
Perfect for early elementary classrooms and homeschoolers learning basic geography!
A set of photocopiable masters that takes students through the basic skills involved in reading topographic maps including:
1. Introduction and marginal information
2. Symbols and colours
3. Map direction and bearings
4. Height and slope
5. Landforms
6. Area reference and grid reference
7. Scale
8. Measuring distance
9. Measuring area
10. Constructing cross-sections
11. Gradient
The bundle also includes a series of ten graded topographic maps and exercises which increase in level of difficulty as students progress through them. Answers are provided for all ten of the topographic map exercises.
A starter booklet for the Map Skills topic. This pack includes an editable PowerPoint version, and a PDF version for a more printer friendly option.
You will find lessons to accompany this uploaded to my resource bank too.
Font: Modern Love, Calibri
Images: Google images
Icons: Noun Project