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Map work

All of these resources are based around the use of Ordnance Survey maps, and were devised by educational experts for use in the classroom. Some of these resources originally appeared in previous editions of Mapping news.

Geography through the window (Primary)

These activities specifically linked to map use, will enable you to cover important mapping skills in a time-efficient and fun way.

Geography through the window (Secondary)

These activities specifically linked to map use, will enable you to cover important mapping skills in a time-efficient and fun way.

Investigating gradients

Helpful suggestions for a field trip with map and model, relating gradient to land use and modeling gradients as ratios and as percentages.

A dangerous road

Devised by Cambridgeshire Police, this exciting 999 activity incorporates some of the map skills needed for dealing with emergency situation involving moving vehicles.

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