Mapping and Navigation Skills
Developing basic map reading skills and understanding how explorers used maps and tools to navigate.
Key Questions
- Explain how maps help us understand and explore the world.
- Analyze the importance of tools like compasses for early explorers.
- Construct a simple map of a familiar area, including key features.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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