People and Places Around Us · Present day
Mapping Our Local Area
Learning how to use and create simple maps with symbols and cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).
Key Questions
- 1Why do we use symbols on a map?
- 2How do directions help us find our way?
- 3What are the most important landmarks in our local area?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9HASS2S03AC9HASS2K04
Year: Year 2
Subject: HASS
Unit: People and Places Around Us
Period: Present day
Suggested Methodologies
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