🧭 Mission 1: Read the Island Map

Explorer tip: North is at the top of the map. Use the grid references to find each feature.

Compass rose: N = north, S = south, E = east, W = west

Island map grid

Grid:    A      B      C      D

4      Mountain    Forest    Forest    Lighthouse

3      Forest       River      River      Beach

2      Forest       Bridge      Town       Beach

1      Beach        River      River      Beach

🌏 Mission 2: Sort and Match

6. Sort the features. Write N for natural or H for human-made beside each feature.

mountain _____    bridge _____    river _____    town _____    forest _____    lighthouse _____

Teacher note: These map skills connect with NSW Stage 2 directional language and grid maps (MA2-GM-01).

🎨 Mission 3: Create a New Island Feature

Design one new feature for the island. It could be natural or human-made. Draw it on the map area below and label it. Include its grid reference.

✅ Answer Key

1. A4

2. Lighthouse

3. East

4. River

5. North and east

6. Mountain – N; bridge – H; river – N; town – H; forest – N; lighthouse – H

7. 1–D, 2–B, 3–C, 4–A, 5–E

8. Accept answers such as: A bridge helps people cross the river and travel safely.

9–10. Answers will vary. Check that the feature is labelled, has a grid reference and is correctly identified as natural or human-made.