Week 1 - Learn the following 10 spellings Contours Height Symbol Scale Triangulation Pillar Grid Reference Ordnance Survey Navigation Direction Distance
Week 2 - Learn the following key words and their definitions Contours - lines drawn on maps that join places of the same height Height - Elevation above ground Map Symbols - simple images, letters and abbreviations used to show locations Scale - The ratio of a distance on a map, graph or diagram to the corresponding actual distance Triangulation Pillar - A network of concrete pillars found in the UK that were used to make maps Northing - On a map, numbered horizontal grid lines that increase in value as they move to the north Easting -On a map, numbered vertical grid lines that increase in value as they move to the east
On a map, numbered horizontal grid lines that increase in value as they move to the north
Week 3 - Design 3 symbols which could be used on a map, to show locations which do not have a map symbol already. For example: a cinema, a bowling alley, a milkshake shop etc. Why do we use map symbols?
Week 4 - Use your geography skills to complete the map skills quiz on the link below:
Week 5 - Choose your home learning task from the list below: 1) Research and summarise a recent event in the news to do with geography (bonus marks for finding one relevant to the topic you are studying. 2) Design a quiz (on paper or electronic to do with the topic we are studying or have recently studied). 3) Complete a stretch and challenge activity from this website.