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Local area: how do we read maps and plan routes?

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Why this, why now

This unit develops pupils’ understanding of maps and route planning by exploring their school grounds. Pupils create maps, use symbols and keys, plan and follow routes, and apply their knowledge through simple fieldwork and observation.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
Unit 5 / 6

Local area: how do we read maps and plan routes?

This unit develops pupils’ understanding of maps and route planning by exploring their school grounds. Pupils create maps, use symbols and keys, plan and follow routes, and apply their knowledge through simple fieldwork and observation.

6 lessons
  1. Making a map of our route
  2. Fieldwork: Observing geographical features on our route
  3. Mapping our school grounds
  4. Planning a route
  5. Locating places in our school grounds
  6. Improving our school grounds