KS1 - Mapping

LO: To construct a simple map.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  Geographical skills and fieldwork - to devise a simple map

During this outdoor lesson your children will use their interactions with nature in your outdoor space to construct large scale maps. This lesson also combines well with journey stories in English.

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LO: To construct basic symbols in a key.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  Geographical skills and fieldwork - to devise a simple map and construct basic symbols in a key.

Using their own experiences of following a map of your own outdoor space, the children will build their understanding of the purpose of map symbols.

LO: To use simple compass directions to describe a route.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  Geographical skills and fieldwork - to use simple compass directions (north, south, east, west) to describe the location of features and routes on a map

During this outdoor lesson your children will use nature and a nifty trick to make their own compass! Using a map and compass points your class will begin to describe moving around your own outdoor space.

LO: To use simple compass directions to locate features.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  skills and fieldwork - to use simple compass directions (north, south, east, west) to describe the location of features and routes on a map

Deliver an outdoor treasure hunt to deepen your children’s understanding of directional language and compass points giving them hands-on experience of navigating a map.

LO: To use aerial photographs of familiar areas to identify features.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:

•  skills and fieldwork - to use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features;

Have your children apply the navigational skills learned throughout the unit using aerial photographs and investigate the human and physical features of your outdoor space.