<p>Up to date worksheet for map skills for any Geography curriculum and Key Stage.</p>
<p>Includes:</p>
<p>4fig grid references<br />
6fig grid references<br />
direction<br />
compass<br />
scale<br />
map symbols<br />
and more</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>These lessons follow the Oxford KS3 curriculum and look at;</p>
<ul>
<li>Continents & Countries</li>
<li>Map Skills</li>
<li>Directions</li>
<li>Distance & Scale</li>
<li>Grid References</li>
<li>Longitude & Latitude</li>
<li>Height</li>
<li>OS Symbols</li>
<li>Graph Skills</li>
</ul>
<p>Each lesson includes a starter, lesson objective, plenary and various student led activities.</p>
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<p>An end of unit test for year 7.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The mapping skills included in this work booklet include:</p>
<ul>
<li>4 Figure Grid References</li>
<li>6 Figure Grid References</li>
<li>Compass Directions</li>
<li>Contour Lines</li>
<li>Calculating Scale</li>
</ul>
<p>Each topic above includes a one-page ‘how to guide’ and well as a corresponding 'activity sheet.'<br />
Download is in pdf format.</p>
<p>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!</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
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</ul>
<p>Map Skills Included:</p>
<ul>
<li>Grid References</li>
<li>Scale & Distance</li>
<li>Compass Directions</li>
<li>Contour Lines</li>
<li>Time Zones</li>
</ul>
<p>A total of 14 activity pages with answers included.</p>
<p>Entire lesson focusing on knowledge of coasts and applying it to map skills- grid references and identifying landforms on an OS map. Ideal for GCSE revision.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>All lessons have a starter and lesson objectives. All PowerPoints in the same signature style.</p>
<p>Lesson sequence:<br />
1 - Introduction to maps<br />
2 - Where is the UK?<br />
3 - Compass points<br />
4 - Map symbols<br />
5 - 4 and 6 figure grid references<br />
6 - Scale and distance<br />
7 - Atlas skills<br />
8 - Height and relief<br />
9 - Longitude and latitude<br />
10 - Design your own treasure map<br />
11 - Mapzone GIS</p>
<p>Also includes Types of Geography lesson (can be used as an introduction lesson for Y7), Geography Literacy mat and Geography Numeracy/Map Skills mat.</p>
<p>Homeworks - 3 x countries and capitals test sheets to develop global place knowledge</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>This bundle includes all answer sheets and resources with well designed student friendly images.</p>
<p>A simple coloured world map with coordinates. Children can use the map to become familiar with countries, continents, oceans and seas! Also using their coordinates skills. Can be printed A4/A3 depending on use.</p>
<p>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.</p>
All resources required for lesson are attached.<br />
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The lesson provides scope for AFL and is fully differentiated.<br />
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Objectives for lesson:<br />
- Explain what scale is<br />
- Use scale to measure distance on a map <br />
- Label the key cities in the UK
Whole lesson / assessment - could be used to teach map skills or use as a stand alone assessment to use at the end of a map skills topic. <br />
The assessment requires students to read a list of instructions and complete a map of 'The Island'. Students can show and develop their skills with grid references, distance, direction and map symbols. <br />
The assessment element will show the teacher and student progress made, and also inform the student as to what they need to do to get to the next level. <br />
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There is an extra activity which then allows students to show their understanding about human and physical features, this could also make a good link to a tourism topic and incorporates literacy. Teacher notes and a brief lesson plan included with extension and differentiation notes. <br />
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This whole lesson is ready to go. All of our paid resources have received a 5/5* review as of 29th January 2017.
A map skills homework booklet for use with KS3 Geography classes.<br />
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An amalgamation of worksheets I have gathered over the years to create a comprehensive and easy to mark Map Skills Homework Booklet!
<p>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</p>
<p>In addition to the lesson you will require an Ordnance Survey Map.</p>
<p>It contains:</p>
<ul>
<li>Three levels of differentiation</li>
<li>Starter and plenary</li>
<li>Printable resource</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Resource pack of worksheets on map skills. Resources cover the main map skils including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Grid references</li>
<li>Map symbols</li>
<li>Distance on maps</li>
<li>Heights on map</li>
<li>Longitude and Latitude</li>
</ul>
<p>Map skills on the River Severn. Includes compass direction, 4 and 6 grid references and scale. Also includes a range of rivers understanding questions.</p>
<p>Scanned copy of map needed included (print to A3)</p>
<p>Can be used with a GCSE class or a high level KS3.</p>
<p>Answers included - so an ideal cover lesson!</p>
<p>Geography Map Skills Team Building Escape Room - Virtual Escape Room run through PowerPoint by Cre8tive Resources! This lasts an hour or under depending on how quick the teams can solve each puzzle! Students love this style of lesson, great as an educational treat for your middle school or even high school class. Will your students be able to escape before time runs out?</p>
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☞ Escape Room Puzzles (7 Rooms = 7 Different styles of Puzzles involving numeracy, literacy and lateral thinking)<br />
☞ Bonus Riddles with every puzzle.<br />
☞ Teacher Answer Sheet - Quickly confirm to teams they have solved the puzzle correctly<br />
☞ Teacher instructions of how to set up the escape room and what to print and top tips and shortcuts.<br />
☞ Successful Escape Certificates for those that complete the entire challenge (There is a difficult bonus escape too :) for any quick teams</p>
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