🗺️ Part 1: Map Reading Skills

1. Which of these is the most important feature of a map?

Bright colours

A key to explain symbols

Large size

Fancy border

2. What do the four main compass points stand for?

N = _____________ E = _____________ S = _____________ W = _____________

3. Circle all the features you might find on a local area map:

School

Library

Park

Ocean

Shop

Mountain range

4. If you walk from the school heading towards the setting sun, which direction are you travelling?

North

East

South

West

📍 Part 2: Map Symbols and Grid References

5. Draw simple map symbols for these features:

Church: _____ Tree: _____ Road: _____ River: _____

6. Explain why maps use symbols instead of pictures:

7. If a map shows that 1cm = 100 metres, how far apart are two buildings that are 3cm apart on the map?

8. What information should always be included in a map key?

🎯 Part 3: Local Area Challenge

9. Design a simple map of your route from home to school. Include:

• At least 3 landmarks • A compass rose • A simple key • One main road

10. Name two reasons why good map skills are useful in everyday life:

Local Area Mapping Skills

Local Area Mapping Skills

🗺️ Part 1: Map Reading Skills

📍 Part 2: Map Symbols and Grid References

🎯 Part 3: Local Area Challenge

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