<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>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>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> <p>For more resources visit <a href="http://thisisgeography.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>This is Geography</strong></a>. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/gcse/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">AQA</a>, <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/edexcel" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Edexcel</a>, <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/ocr/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">OCR</a>, <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/igcse/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CIE IGCSE</a>, <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/edec/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Edexcel IGCSE</a> and <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/eduqas/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Eduqas</a>. As well as over 200 lessons for <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/ks3/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">KS3</a> and <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/ks2/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">KS2</a>. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details <a href="https://thisisgeography.co.uk/bespoke-modules-2/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">info@thisisgeography.co.uk</a></p>

Range of skills assessed including longitude and latitude, co-ordinates, scale and height of the land.<br /> Map used is of Sunderland, but you can easily copy and paste your own map in so that students can write about a journey from one place to another.

<p>This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their skills with maps.</p> <p>Important: Please view the Video Preview (found within the thumbnails above) for an explanation on how to decode the levels.</p> <p>Contents:</p> <code> ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room</code>

<p>Lesson 6 of map skills. This lesson students learn how to use scale and distance on a map. All resources provided, and instructions for teacher given where appropriate at the bottom of each slide.</p>

<p>This resource, suitable for Key Stage Three Geography teaching, covers all important aspects of calculating height and relief on maps including contour lines, spot heights and triangulation pillars among a vast array of activities.</p> <p>*For full completion, this lesson also requires the sheet titled ‘contours’ by Phoebe Murfin, available through TES for free.</p>

<p>This is world map skill lesson. In the lesson students will be locating continents, oceans and some countries on a world map then creating their own map version. The purpose of the lesson is to improve students location awareness. This is a practical lesson, a good task for any time of the year but especially suitable for end of term run ins or those dreaded period 5s or for use as a cover lesson. There is a quiz at the end to wrap up the lesson as well. The lesson is suitable for all key stages.</p>

Test for map skills Y7

<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 /> <br /> The lesson provides scope for AFL and is fully differentiated.<br /> <br /> 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

<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 series of lessons to teach Y7 students map skills.</p>

<p>Map Skills - Geography KS3. This escape Quiz covers a variety of aspects - Escape Quiz for the end or start of a Geography unit. Suitable for KS3 Students. (Escape Room Mixed with a self marking and instant feedback Quiz - Perfect for students to do whilst social distancing.</p> <p>All students need is the ability to use or view PowerPoint to participate.</p> <p><strong>Contents of this resource</strong><br /> ⇨ 1 x Editable PowerPoint Version (You can edit the secret message left at the end for the students on the white board slide 85)<br /> ⇨ 1 x PPTSX Version - Send the file straight to the students or set up on a shared school drive for students to access.<br /> ⇨ 1 x Teacher Answer Cheat Sheet - (Contains all the Questions and the Answers)<br /> ⇨ 1 x Set of Certificates.<br /> ⇨ 1 x Digital Progress bar built in - Quiz Self Marks for the students.</p> <p><strong>How could you use it?</strong><br /> ☞ Complete it as a ‘whole class team’ reflection activity<br /> ☞ Set it up ready to go in a school computer room - Host a competitive challenge and organise a leader board with escape times.<br /> ☞ Send it out to students who can download the file and attempt it in their own time for Homework.<br /> ☞ Work specifically with vulnerable student or small group of students and set it up on a large projector and solve as a team whilst led by the teacher or TA to discuss the concepts that come up<br /> ☞ Edit the template (slide 85) to have a personal message for each student / Class</p> <p><strong>Why should I purchase it?</strong><br /> Perfect fun activity to send to Students or use with students. This escape quiz self marks and provides the student with instant feedback, progress and encouragement. There are lots of hidden aspect to the Escape Quiz and provides great challenge with a sense of adventure.</p> <p>Product Code: C8/ESQ/41</p>

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>This lesson includes a starter, lesson objective, plenary and various student led activities.</p> <p>If you liked this resource please check out my other resources at <a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SimpleGeography">https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/SimpleGeography</a></p>

Resources for teaching map skills to year 7 covering a range of skills<br /> <br /> Activities have been collated from a variety of free resources over the years - I'm sharing this SoW to help others with planning and resourcing. If there is work of yours I will happily credit it in the resource description, just let me know. <br /> <br /> Topics covered <br /> Longitude and latitude <br /> 4 and 6 figure grid references (some resources adapted from https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/4-and-6-figure-grid-references-6373196)<br /> Map symbols<br /> Scale (some resources adapted https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/what-is-scale-6169040 and https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/scale-drawing-and-maps-6280918)<br /> Height<br /> <br />

<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>

Map Skills<br /> Grid references, long/lat, scale, route cards, worksheets and assessment.