Four figure grid references a geography skills resource for ks3 students on four figure grid references. Download four figure grid references in powerpoint format download document. They can be horizontal or vertical and must be four coordinates long. This resource also covers basic ordnance survey symbols.
Or 2 players choose a different coloured pen each, use one grid and the player who cannot complete the last array is the loser. By the end of the lesson students should be able to understand you can give your position using a grid reference explain some tasksjobs that. This powerpoint could be used as a lesson introduction or to consolidate student understanding of maps and the use of grid references. Learning grid leamington, the learning grid in university house, learning grid rootes and biomed grid. It is useful to understand how to use 4 figure grid references. This lesson is fully interactive and the powerpoint is animated with sound effects. Put students in pairs and ask them to draw 4 battleships on their page.
Map skills worksheets helping with the teaching and. Students then need to take it in turns choosing a coordinate to see if they have hit their partners battleship. The site, along with its fabulous resources, are all created by mark and helen warner, who have many years of experience working in schools and love sharing fantastic teaching materials with. This resource guides them through reading grid references and finding grid squares using four figure references. Teaching packs high quality resource packs for educators. A big thank you to fellow waygook members sallyafc who produces many amazing games and concepts, summerthyme, joshf, and sheila. By using a two, four or sixfigure reference point, it is possible to pinpoint a certain area of interest on the map to a varying degree of accuracy. Build your students ability to read fourfigure to sixfigure grid references before applying their skills to reading os maps. Apr 24, 2006 a large grid with images that can be used to encourage children to learn about grid references. Grid references lesson plan 4 ks2 geography teacher made. The letter indicates the column location and the number indicates the row position.
Teaching our students location and mapping skills has never been this fun. How to give and use 4 figure grid references task 1 students should watch the video understanding grid references at the bottom of this section. Pick your own free resource every week with our newsletter. Nov 19, 2015 unfortunately grid references are no use when your map is folded to show only the area you wantand its inside your map case. A beginners guide to grid references national map reading week.
The following samples are free shortened versions of the resources. Explain how sixfigure grid references work using the powerpoint presentation see downloadable resources and also the rgsibg subject knowledge animation on map skills see web links, the grid references section is from 5. These squares can be used to give a place a four or sixfigure grid reference. Five different coordinate grid templates for your children to use. This is a unit of work that uses farming to explore the measurement and geometry concepts of grid references, directional language, area and length. The dependent variable is generally plotted on the horizontal axis, or xaxis. Grid references are fine when youve got a table to fully unfold your map on a desk, and its nice and warm insidepretty useless on a day like today out on the moors when its cold, wet, and windy.
Reading detectives, reading circles, guided reading, etc. Each space in the grid is a cell and each cell is designated by a letter and a number. Roll the dice and draw the area array on your own grid first to fill it wins. I have also added a starter with some common os map symbols to get children to being to understand and recognise some. There are also two power point presentations which explain the topic as well as exercises to practice the techniques. Navigating using a map and a compass is a fantastic life skill and complements any gps device. Each student will create hisher own grid map, and answer basic questions about the grid map on an extension w. Created in collaboration with the geographical association, this lesson pack helps students to learn how to read fourfigure and sixfigure grid references on maps. I have been teaching wilderness navigation and gps use for more than a decade.
A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. These resources are part of the coordinates pack which you can download from our teaching packs site. You are welcome to modify these material to suite the need of your class and your teaching style. A beginners guide to grid references os getoutside. Explain that grid references have a two letter code, as well as four figures to define the grid. It is important to be able to both find details given by a 6 figure grid reference as well as being able to work out the 6 figure grid reference for any point on the map. A set of questions which encourage children to read compass points and think about rotation. It is free to download and print off by clicking on the link below. Simply place the grid in a master slide and use for the background or over a background. Use a bumper collection of teaching and activity resources to help your children learn about coordinates. Geography resources for teachers royal geographical society. The teaching grid has two flexible spaces that provides opportunities for experimentation and innovation in teaching methods.
I hope you and your students can enjoy these powerpoint templates. Teacher may want to use an image and stick in on the iwb to test student understanding of 4 fig references. Shape rotation can your children rotate the shapes on the coordinate grid. A classroom action research and a questionnaire survey were conducted in a. Here are some of the exercises and presentation materials that you may find useful when you teach. The holiday grid map activity will provide your k 3rd grade students with a simple, enjoyable introduction to reading grid maps. A grid reference is a handy tool for a mapreader to locate a particular place or object.
How does this resource help me to accelerate the progress of children in exciting and engaging ways. A geography skills resource to help students learn how to read and find six figure grid references. This quick and easy guide explains how to read a simple grid reference and explains the basics for beginners. Os maps are covered in a series of blue grid lines that are used to pinpoint exact locations anywhere on a map. During the map skills unit of work and later in your secondary school geography career, it is a good idea to regularly check back here and try to keep your new found skills up to date. Grid reference ppt and activities teaching resources. Apa powerpoint slide presentation purdue writing lab. Using microsoft excel to enhance teaching and learning. References palinscar, annemarie sullivan and brown, ann l 1984. Class activities and individual worksheet included. Island map and grid powerpoint teacher made twinkl. The independent variable is plotted on the vertical axis, or yaxis, of the graph. Its popularity has grown in the uk and it has come to be known by a variety of names.
Thousands of free presentations in powerpoint format for kids. I blew mine up to a3 on the photocopier and colouredlaminated it but it would work just as well in its black and white format. Teaching packs offers complete packs of teaching resources, linked to the topics that you teach. Aug 09, 2012 six figure grid references are used to pin point a location within a square. This activity asks you to identify names of roads and features on the aerial photo. Ppt 6 figure grid references powerpoint presentation.
When your layout is complete, delete the grid from the master. A grid reference allows someone to mark a place on a map by referring to vertical and horizontal lines called eastings and northings. Download os symbols and grid references ppt for free. Has also been used as the basis for a homework activity. By the end of today s lesson i will be able to use 6 figure grid references accurately. Six figure grid references are used to pin point a location within a square. This activity combines learning about 4 figure grid references with looking at a map of kenya and learning about kenyan animals. Measuring distance is a key map reading tool to see how far youve travelled or how far your planned route takes you. Thousands of free presentations in powerpoint format for. A large grid with images that can be used to encourage children to learn about grid references. Upper primary schoolsocial studies powerpoint presentation notes std 48, std 48 class notes, std 48 syllabus, std 48 lesson plans,std 48 exams, k. On all os maps these squares represent one squarekilometre. Give a 4figure grid reference containing part of the golf course 5. Using ordnance survey maps worksheet pack the desperate journey.
Grid reference game lesson plan template and teaching resources. Teaching english as a global language in smart classrooms. Using the grid provided and the listed prompts, students are asked to locate and map various school buildings and then record grid references for their position. Heres a stepbystep guide on how to use compass bearings. The work tasks involve designing a farm using a grid and. Coordinate grid template a printable template that your children can use to create their own coordinate challenges. A geography skills resource for ks3 students on four figure grid references. Insert the grid as a picture into a powerpoint master. Get them to do it with whiteboards and they will love the competition.
It has a teacher directed task that introduces directional language and grid references and two student work tasks. A quick coordinates game where you need to read the coordinates and park the car on the grid. On any map, you will find grid lines an good geographer can do 4 figure grid references and an excellent geographer can do 6 figure references how look to. A line graph shows changes that occur in related variables.
Powerpoint presentations used in english classroom instruction for enhancement and integration of four language skills and effective use of powerpoint presentation as a teaching technique in smart classroom settings. Os symbols and grid references powerpoint presentation. Use this interactive and engaging powerpoint with your students to practise the use of grid references and directional language. Australian curriculum lessons is a free website for teachers and educators to access a vast range of lesson plans, teaching resources, posters, unit overviews and more.
Find out about grid references and how you locate one on a map. All resources generated by teachers for teachers and are aligned to the curriculum, so you dont have to. Have fun teaching resources such as worksheets, activities, workbooks, songs, and videos are perfect for teaching. How to use map symbols powerpoint help with grid references pdf. If you have a microsoft account, you can view this file with powerpoint online. Main teaching explain how sixfigure grid references work using the powerpoint presentation see downloadable resources and also the rgsibg subject knowledge animation on map skills see web links, the grid references section is from 5. Here we look at an aerial photograph and a map of the same area. A demonstration of how to work out fourfigure grid references and then an interactive exercise to test understanding. Integrate basic grid map skills with the holiday season.
Mapzone is a brilliant map skills site to visit, with exciting online games, free maps, wallpapers, competitions and a fascinating trivia section, all from ordnance survey the people who make the maps. What is included in this ks2 grid references resource pack. Teachers guide to reading comprehension strategies p5s3. One free premium resource every week with our newsletter. The group activity is based around the os maps that my school receives of our local area so you can change these questions if you would like to do it for your local area. Another fun game which requires the use of coordinates. Learn how to work out 4figure grid references and devise a map to test each other.
A presentation with 4 and 6 figure grid references on there. What is in sqyare a3 or which square is the house in etc. Excel has highlighted one cell in black and highlighted the letter above that cell and the number to its left. A four figure grid reference points you towards a particular squareon a map. Grab this downloadable pdf copy of the map reading for beginners leaflet. Teaching reading comprehension 5s3 reciprocal reading this model for teaching reading comprehension was developed in australia, new zealand and the us and is credited with raising attainment in reading.
The further east the eastings are, the higher the number the same applies for northings. What is in square a3 or which square is the house in etc. Displaying powerpoint presentation on os symbols and grid references available to view or download. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. You might have noticed by now that os maps are covered in a series of blue grid lines. Learn what these are called and how to find a grid reference. It is important that you know both fourfigure and sixfigure grid references. Six figure grid references 100s of geography teaching.
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