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KS1 - Mapping

Provide real-life experience of reading and constructing maps to help your children grasp the concept of how to follow them. This outdoor unit also includes making your own compass and plenty of practical, hands-on activities to engage your children and give them a memorable context for fieldwork.

Constructing maps

LO: To construct a simple map.

Have your children use their interactions with nature in your outdoor space to construct large scale maps. This is an engaging outdoor lesson that also combines well with journey stories in English.

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Constructing symbols in a key

LO: To construct basic symbols in a key.

Using their own experiences of following a map of your own outdoor space, this practical outdoor lesson will give your children the opportunity to build their understanding of the purpose of map symbols.

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Using compass directions to describe a route

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

During this outdoor lesson your children will use nature and a nifty trick to make their own compass! They'll then focus on compass points and route creation through activities that involve movement and collaboration around your own outdoor space.

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Using compass directions to locate features

LO: To use simple compass directions to locate features.

Combining an exciting outdoor game and hands-on experiences, this outdoor lesson gives your children the opportunity to deepen their understanding of directional language and compass points to navigate a map.

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Using aerial photographs

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

Have your children apply the navigational skills learned throughout this unit, using aerial photographs to investigate the human and physical features of your outdoor space. A easy to prepare outdoor lesson that your children will remember!

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