Mapping Our School and Home · Autumn Term

What is a Map?

An introduction to looking at the world from an aerial perspective and understanding symbols.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the world look different from a birds eye view?
  2. 2Why do we use symbols instead of drawing real pictures on a map?
  3. 3How can a map help us find our way around a new place?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Geography - Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
Year: Year 1
Subject: Geography
Unit: Mapping Our School and Home
Period: Autumn Term

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