Mapping Our World · Autumn Term

Birds Eye View and Symbols

Understanding how 3D landscapes are represented in 2D through plan views and standard Ordnance Survey symbols.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why do cartographers use symbols instead of drawings?
  2. 2How does a birds eye perspective change our understanding of a space?
  3. 3What makes a map key effective for a traveler?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
Year: Year 3
Subject: Geography
Unit: Mapping Our World
Period: Autumn Term

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