The Local Environment and Map Skills · Spatial Awareness

Using the Compass and Grid References

Developing orientation skills using the eight points of the compass and simple coordinates.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is a standardized system of direction necessary for navigation?
  2. 2How do grid references help us locate specific points on a map?
  3. 3In what ways do modern digital maps differ from paper Ordnance Survey maps?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Maps, globes and graphical skills
Class/Year: 4th Class
Subject: Exploring Our World: 4th Class Geography
Unit: The Local Environment and Map Skills
Period: Spatial Awareness

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