Identify/draw the map symbols Starter

Picnic Site Coniferous Woodland

Grid References, Map Symbols and Describing Patterns Learning objective To become familiar with how maps can be read (understood).

Learning outcomes 1) To be able to use four and six figure grid references. 2) To be able to identify map symbols. 3) To apply the rules of description to patterns of human and physical features.

To be able to use four and six figure grid references. Learning Outcome 1 To be able to use four and six figure grid references. Use the hand-out and read pages 16and 17. Complete Activity 2 on Page 18. Peer assess.

To be able to identify map symbols. Learning Outcome 2 To be able to identify map symbols. Now use our 258 OS Map of the local area. You should identify and locate the following features. Copy and complete the table on the next slide.

Feature Symbol Six Fig GR A motorway junction A crossroads of two A roads A railway station A mixed wood Place of worship with tower Information centre (seasonal) Post Office

Now peer assess.

To apply the rules of description to patterns of human and physical features. Learning Outcome 3 When you describe…..

T L O H Begin with a general statement about where the feature is Be specific where is the feature LOW (map evidence) O Be specific where is the feature ODD (map evidence) H Be specific where is the feature HIGH (map evidence)

Map can evidence can include?

Human features can include? Physical features can include?

How many marks would this get. Indicate if it is H, O, L or T How many marks would this get? Indicate if it is H, O, L or T? Highlight the map evidence and indicate what type it is? Woodland is found in most areas of the map except the north-west. The land here is flat. The majority of woodland is found on steep slopes along the River Wye. There is only one section of woodland on flat ground at 629329. There is a small amount of woodland on Miracle Hill.

Learning Outcome 3 Plenary Now use OS Map 258 of our local area and describe the distribution of A Roads (primary routes). Peer assess. Marks: 1 each for – a sentence including references to High, Odd, Low, Trend, compass direction, grid reference, road name, place name, contour lines/height, a connection to a physical features (water/woodland).

Home work Ensure that your table does each piece of homework. Tell someone at home about HOLT and the A road distribution in our area. See if they can give you any reasons for the distribution (imagine the exam question said explain the reasons for the distribution of roads in our area). www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/ngfl/geography/bdag/geog-container/game5-en.html www.slideshare.net/geographyalltheway/map-symbols-presentation