Map Scale & Distance L.O: Identify distances on maps of varying scales – Local, national, global. Starter: Draw a quick (really quick) map of the classroom in your books.

Distance – Large vs Small Scale Maps are simply smaller drawings of any area. They may be large or small scale maps Large scale maps show things as being fairly large Small scale maps are more zoomed out to show a large area. For example…

Distance - Scales Maps are made as small representations of what we can see Scale drawing allows us to draw large objects on a smaller scale while keeping them accurate. All scale drawings must have a scale written on them. Scales are usually expressed as ratios. Example: 1cm : 1km The ratio 1cm:1km means that for every 1cm on the scale drawing the length will be 1km in real life

Distance - Scales Complete the Europe distance worksheet Maps will always have a scale as a ratio as explained, and usually also have a linear scale for use to measure from. To use this linear scale, place a piece of paper on the map and mark point A and point B, then work out distance on the scale. For curves you can use a piece of string. Complete the Europe distance worksheet

Where are we on our progress line? How much progress have you made? L/O: Identify distances on maps of varying scales – Local, national, global. Where are we on our progress line? How much progress have you made? I’m not really sure what the LO is about I fully understand the LO

Homework Using ‘Google Earth’ calculate the following: Distance from your house to ACS Cobham in a straight line The distance using roads (indirect). You will need to do this on a PC as the iPad app doesn’t allow for route marking.