Lesson Planning

Become a Map Master by completing a series of map challenges. Can you find hidden treasure? Or join a character on a walk through their story map? You will need to know your north from your south and your left from your right!

Teaching Outcomes

• To use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West).
• To use locational and directional language accurately.
• To describe the position of specific features and routes on a map.

Children will

• Use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) to find items and features on a map and to give directions.
• Describe the position of specific features and routes on a map using locational and directional language.
• Use simple grid references to locate features on a map.

Enrichment Activities

• Draw a simple route map using a scale of 1cm to 1m.
• Draw a map with story features and describe a route.
• Design a tourist map and leaflet with a key.
• Choreograph a dance based on fairy tale characters.
• Use directional language in the context of 2D shapes.