Map skills: KS3 Geography

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Age suitability: KS3 (age 11-14)

Type of activity:  Lesson plan

Curriculum links:

  • develop greater competence in using geographical knowledge, approaches and concepts (such as models and theories) and geographical skills in analysing and interpreting different data sources.
  • interpret Ordnance Survey maps in the classroom and the field, including using grid references and scale, topographical and other thematic mapping, and aerial and satellite photographs.

Resource contents:

  • teachers pack.
  • presentation.
  • map.

These resources were produced with Geography South West.

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