How do I use map symbols to find landmarks in my local area?

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How do I use map symbols to find landmarks in my local area? Starter activity: Why do we use symbols on maps? How do I use map symbols to find landmarks in my local area? Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

Where do we use symbols? Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

Why do we use symbols? When drawing a map to scale, it is important to include as much detail as possible. However, not all the detail will fit on the map, so we use different images, abbreviations and letters to represent the main items on the map. Activity Draw a map that shows your route to school and try to draw on as many map symbols as possible. Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

Learning objectives Why do we use symbols? What are O.S. symbols? What can we learn from place names? What are 4 figure and 6 figure grid references? Learning objectives Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

O.S. map symbols Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

Match the O.S. symbol to the correct description 1 2 coniferous forest bus station 7 camp site 1 3 4 deciduous forest 3 view point 5 picnic site 5 6 marsh 4 church with a tower Answers appear on mouse clicks. secondary road train station 8 7 8 main road 6 church with a spire 2 Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

O.S. map symbols Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

Name the O.S. symbol Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols Flash - drag and drop exercise Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

Identify all the symbols you can spot on this Ordnance Survey map. O.S. map symbols Identify all the symbols you can spot on this Ordnance Survey map. Hint - There are 11 different symbols to identify! Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols

Did you spot them all? Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols contour line minor road river buildings pond telephone public house main road chapel footpath church with a tower Objective: To use ordnance survey map symbols