Map scales
Subject: Geography
Age range: 7-11
Resource type: Lesson (complete)
This is a KS3 / KS2 lesson on using map scales. As with most map skills lesson this is a practical lesson which will engage students at any level. Key facts about the lesson are:
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The content covered by the lesson are; Explanation of what a scale does, common scales used on maps (ratio, word and line scales), how to use scales, how to scale objects up and down, practice tasks.
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Learning resources used in the lesson are; map task, scaling things up practice task sheet, scaling things down practice task sheet, peer learning.
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Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver.
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What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!
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