KS3 Geography, map skills. Whole lesson: contour lines, with lesson plan (graded outstanding)

An observed lesson - graded outstanding - taught as part of a map skills scheme of learning. Well-differentiated and resourced lesson that encourages students to understand the concept of contour lines and height on a map.

Containing:

• Detailed lesson plan
• Do now task
• Starter task (paper-layering activity, with printable individual layers)
• Key terms
• Drawing a 'cross-section' activity (well-scaffolded and differentiated)
• Simple map with key and easy-to-read contour lines (printable map provided)
• Differentiated map exercises (answers provided for peer or self assessment)
• Plenary task.

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