Map reading, creating and navigation skills
Challenge reference: 8563
| Notional learning hours | 20 | ||
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| Level | Level 1 | ||
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| Learning aim | The learner will explore key features of maps, how landmarks can be used to orientate themselves and create a map of their local area. |
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Learning outcomes
What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do
The learner will:
Discuss what maps are and identify their different purposes.
Be able to identify some key features on maps.
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Assessment criteria
What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome
The learner can:
- Choose one type of map and explain its purpose, or when it would be used
- Explain what sort of travel or journey this map would not be suitable for, and explain why
- Choose three different symbols or features used on maps - such as contour lines, scales, or different road types; explain what they are, and how they are used
- Choose three different landmark symbols - such as churches, lakes, or places of interest; explain what these map symbols represent and, if appropriate, how the landmarks could be used to help us orientate ourselves
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