Maps and Map Interpretation
This online session will look at the map resources available on the internet and interpreting the different scales available.
We will look at
- Ordnance survey maps and the differences between scales
- Mapping symbols
- Interpreting an OS map and describing a features properties
- Online maps and overlays
- The national grid and grid references
- Some starter sessions to using maps in the classroom
Start Time: 16:00 : Cost £20 per endpoint
Dates: 4th November 2015
After the workshop delegates will have the opportunity to stay on-line for a Q&A /help session if required.
We also run this session on-demand at a time convenient with you, either throughout the day or as a twilight session contact info@yorkshirevc.co.uk to arrange.
On-line £20 per endpoint for a single delegate or £40 per class/group
Those taking part in the online workshop may be interested in our Mapbusters Videoconference sessions for ks2 / 3 HERE
Suitable for KS2 and 3 and can be used to support the curriculum areas:
KS2
Geographical skills and fieldwork:
– use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
– using an eight point of compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and a key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world
Human and physical geography:
– use of basic geographical vocabulary when referring to key physical features including, beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather
– key human features, including, city, town, village, factory, farm, house, office, port, harbour and shop.
KS3
Geographical skills and fieldwork:
– interpreting Ordnance Survey maps in the classroom and the field including, using grid references and scale, topographical and other thematic mapping, and aerial and satellite photographs
Maps – OS OpenData™ – Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right [2014]