Map Skills Scenario Cards

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Map Skills Scenario Cards: One A4 portrait sheet laid out as 12 dotted cut-out cards (numbered 1–12). Each card has: a coloured numbered circle and bold title (e.g. 'DIRECTIONS', 'MAP KEY', 'SCALE', 'GRID REFERENCE', 'CONTOUR LINES', 'MAP SYMBOLS'), a short instructional sentence or two, a small supporting graphic (mini map, map key box, scale bar, grid with letters/numbers, contour diagram, tent symbol, compass, lighthouse), and a coloured arrow question prompt at the bottom (e.g. 'What direct...

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This printable is an A4 sheet of numbered scenario cards you cut out and use as short, practical prompts to practise specific map skills. Each card contains a short instruction, a small illustrative map or symbol, and a single question or task. Use them to build fluency in reading keys, scale, grid references, contour interpretation, bearings and simple route planning.

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