KS3 » Skills resources
1a) Grid references- 4 figure grid references presentation
These resources help pupils to use maps correctly. The presentations give a guide as to how to use the skills, whilst the 4 figure grid references movie and 6 figure grid references game give pupils a chance to hone their skills.more..
1b) Grid references- 4 figure grid references movie
This movie enables pupils to test their understanding of 4 figure grid references. The answers appear at the end so pupils can self assess. To enlarge the video, click the tab in the bottom right corner.more..
1c) Grid references- 6 figure grid references presentation
These resources help pupils to use maps correctly. The presentations give a guide as to how to use the skills, whilst the 4 figure grid references movie and 6 figure grid references game give pupils a chance to hone their skills.more..
1d) Grid references- 6 figure grid references game
This game helps pupils to test their understanding of 6 figure grid references, and is interactive getting pupils out of their seats to make decisions.more..
3) Height and relief presentation
This resource helps pupils in interpreting the height of places on maps.more..
4) Constructing maps presentation
This presentation helps pupils to construct their own basic maps.more..
5a) Map symbols- snap game
These resources help pupils to get familiar with OS maps symbols. The map symbols snap works in the same way as the traditional snap game using OS symbols.more..
5b) Map symbols- odd one out symbol game
These resources help pupils to get familiar with OS maps symbols. Pupils need to decide which of the symbols are genuine OS map symbols.more..
6a) Atlas skills- using an atlas presentation
These resources help pupils to access atlases fully. The using an atlas presenation covers all of the basics.more..