Scale and Distance on Maps
Exploring how map scale represents real-world distances and practicing measuring distances using a scale bar.
Key Questions
- How does changing the map scale affect the level of detail shown?
- Predict how a map without a scale bar would impact navigation.
- Compare the challenges of measuring distance on a physical map versus a digital map.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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