KS1 Geography - Using Maps

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What is a map? Choose the sentence that tells us most clearly what a map is. *

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A photograph of where we are.

A list of places we could visit.

A drawing of where we are.

A set of instructions.

Why do we have symbols on a map?

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Symbols make maps look more interesting.

Symbols tell us how far it is to different places.

Symbols show us where places are on a map.

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Why do we use map symbols instead of words? *

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Words would take up too much room

Symbols are easier to follow

A map would look messy with lots of words

We use symbols for all of these reasons

Can you match each symbol to what it shows us on a map?

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golf course

church

lighthouse

cafe

car park

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Look at the map below. I am at the supermarket. I want to visit the Cathedral Quarter. Which two roads would I walk down and in what order?

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High Street then Bridge Street

Bridge Street then High Street

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6. How does a key on a map help us?

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A key reminds us which places we want to visit.

A key tells us what the map symbols mean.

A key tells us how to get to different places.

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Look closely at the map. Can you find the path, the beach and the sea?

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path

sea

beach

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Have a close look at the map below. I am at the café and I want to walk to one of the churches. Which way would I go? Use the compass to help you.

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North

South

East

West

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