This resource pack contains whiteboard activities on maps, symbols and keys. It allows pupils to extend their geographical vocabulary and use maps and plans to interpret symbols and keys. Pupils will also consolidate their knowledge and understanding of letter and number grid references.
This pack includes a whiteboard-based introduction to the activity along with a series of printable worksheets to support it.
Worksheets:
- using symbols to draw a map or plan of your classroom
- using symbols to draw a treasure map
- a paper-based version of the online activity
- consolidating letter and number grid references using symbols
This pack links with 1.4 and 1.7 of the geography PoS in the national curriculum for Wales.
Starter activity
Main session part 1
Main session part 2
Main session part 3
Plenary
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