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Map Masters

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Geographical Skills - Mini topic Building Skills in Geography

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Objectives

Geography

  • Use simple compass directions and locational and directional language to describe the location of features and routes on a map
  • Devise a simple map and use and construct basic symbols in a key.

Enrichment Activities

  • Maths: Measure length; Describe position, direction and movement, including whole, half, quarter and three-quarter turns (clockwise and anti-clockwise); Recognise and name common 2D shapes including number of sides.
  • Art & Design: Use drawing to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination.
  • English: Write or orally compose a story.
  • D&T: Design purposeful, functional, appealing products for themselves and other users based on design criteria.
  • PE: Perform dances using simple movement patterns.

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.

You Will Need

  • Class set of compasses

You will need additional resources for the Enrichment Activities.

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