📚 Part 1: BOLTSS Knowledge Check

1. What does the acronym BOLTSS stand for? Fill in the blanks:

B - ________________

O - ________________

L - ________________

T - ________________

S - ________________

2. Which direction should always be shown on a map?

East

North

South

West

3. What is the purpose of a legend on a map?

To show the map's title

To explain what symbols and colours mean

To show the scale

To indicate the source

🗺️ Part 2: Planning Your School Map

4. List 6 important features you observed during your fieldwork that should be included on your school map:

5. What measurements did you record? Include at least 3 with units:

6. Design symbols for your legend. Draw and label 4 symbols you will use on your map:

7. What scale will you use for your map? Explain why this scale is appropriate:

✏️ Part 3: Map Analysis & Extension

8. Which BOLTSS elements are missing from this map description? Check all that apply:

"A map titled 'Westfield Primary School' showing buildings, trees and a playground with a north arrow pointing up."

Border

Orientation

Legend

Title

Scale

Source

9. Explain why having accurate measurements is important when creating a map:

10. Extension: Suggest 3 additional features you could add to make your school map more detailed and useful:

School Mapping BOLTSS

School Mapping BOLTSS

📚 Part 1: BOLTSS Knowledge Check

🗺️ Part 2: Planning Your School Map

✏️ Part 3: Map Analysis & Extension

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