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Map skills and field work

Watch this video of presenter Kristen O'Brian doing fieldwork of her local area and creating a 3D map. Why not walk around your local area and do the same?

Learn the directions to help you with creating your maps in Year 2.

North, East, South and West

Map Skills: A Key

Learn how to read a map using a key.

Now that you know all about reading a key, see if you can identify features of these simple maps and discuss their location using these words: (Year 1) near, far, left, right (Year 2) North, East, South, West

Now that you know all about reading a key, see if you can identify features of these simple maps and discuss their location using these words: (Year 1) near, far, left, right (Year 2) North, East, South, West 1

Now that you know all about reading a key, see if you can identify features of these simple maps and discuss their location using these words: (Year 1) near, far, left, right (Year 2) North, East, South, West 2

Why don't you go on a walk around your local area and create your own simple map with key?

You could also create a map of your bedroom or even a treasure map!

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