Navigating Grids Vocabulary
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Navigating Grids Vocabulary
📍 Frayer Model: Grid Reference
Sentence starter: A grid reference is...
Sentence starters: Grid references have... / They use... / They help us...
Think about: maps, GPS, emergency services, hiking
Sentence starter: Grid references are not...
🎯 Frayer Model: Coordinates
Sentence starter: Coordinates are...
Think about: numbers, pairs, x and y, horizontal and vertical
Sentence starter: We use coordinates when...
Think about what doesn't show exact position
🧭 Frayer Model: Compass Points
Sentence starter: Compass points are...
Think about: directions, 8 main points, degrees, navigation
Start with: N, NE, E, SE...
Think about vague directions or non-directional words
📏 Frayer Model: Scale
Sentence starter: Scale on a map is...
Think about: ratio, real distance, map distance, measurements
Think about: 1:1000, 1cm = 10m, kilometres to centimetres
Think about measurements that don't compare map to real world
🔗 Vocabulary Connections
Sentence starter: When navigating with grids, we use...
Think about: stars, ocean currents, landmarks, traditional navigation
Challenge: Include grid reference, coordinates, compass points, and scale in one sentence!
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