Geographical Skills and Mapping · Regions of the World
Ordnance Survey Maps
Learning to read and interpret 1:50,000 scale maps using grid references, scale, and symbols.
Key Questions
- 1How can we use symbols and contours to visualize a 3D landscape on a 2D map?
- 2Why is accuracy in grid references essential for navigation and planning?
- 3How do maps help us understand the relationship between physical and human features?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Junior Cycle - Geographical SkillsNCCA: Junior Cycle - Cartography
Class/Year: 1st Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Junior Cycle Geography Year 1
Unit: Geographical Skills and Mapping
Period: Regions of the World
Suggested Methodologies
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