Year 1 - Geography
Making a map of our route
Local area: how do we read maps and plan routes?
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to make a map of your route to a local play area.
Key Notes
- 'Journey sticks' help us remember what we saw during a fieldtrip.
- Sequencing photographs helps recall of a journey and places visited.
- Geographers make maps to show what places are like and to show routes.
- Models or maps made from memory are not usually very accurate, but show what is important to the maker.
Vocabulary To Learn
- map: A map is a two-dimensional representation of an area, showing geographical features and where they are in relation to each other.
- symbol: A symbol is used to show an important landmark, place, feature or area of a map, diagram or drawing
- place: A place is a location, an area or a building.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- You don't need to sequence images or photographs you took on your route.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
'Journey sticks' help us remember what we saw during a fieldtrip. Sequencing photographs helps recall of a journey and places visited.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'map'
A map is a two-dimensional representation of an area, showing geographical features and where they are in relation to each other.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: You don't need to sequence images or photographs you took on your route. Correction: Sequencing photographs (keeping them in the correct order) helps us to remember a route correctly and helps us find the correct end point (destination).
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