Maps and Map Interpretation

This online session will look at the map resources available on the internet and interpreting the different scales available.

Map

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