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Free Maps for 11 year olds

Free Maps order site

The scheme is now closed for 2008.  Over 6900 schools ordered a total of 683,216 maps.  Congratulations to John Cabot Academy in Bristol who were the receipient of the 5 Millionth map since the scheme begun.

Details of the scheme for 2009, will be available in August.


Free maps competition winners

This year prize was for 8 lucky winners to attend a dig with Time team .  After receiving over 2200 entries, here are the 8 winners:

 James Dunsmore - Chelmsford  Victoria McCorriston - Lincoln
 Victoria Morris - Harrietsham  Florence Mooney - Birmingham 
 James Ingram - Wigan  Morven McDonald - Inverness
 Anna Old - Sunderland  Ingrid Ritch - Orkney Isles


   Free Maps Teaching Guide

These resources are designed as an aid for teachers working with Primary/Year 7 pupils. They provide a variety of hints and tips for developing map work skills.

The printable check list is a tool to establish the current level of mapping knowledge of your pupils which you could use again after finishing your map work lessons to evaluate pupil progress.


Fantasy Expedition

Fantasy Expedition

An ideal resource for use with free Explorer maps.  Two expeditions have been created to enable you to address some of the requirements in the curriculum in a fun and interesting way.  Aimed at Key Stage 3, it encourages individuals to work in groups.  Covering the National Curriculum PoS; Geographical enquiry skills and Knowledge and Understanding.

Fantasy Expedition >>>


Map reading made easy peasy

Free while stocks last – class sets of this free leaflet can be ordered through our Customer Service Centre.
 Make an order >>>


Using the links below, download and print out a copy in English or Welsh as a useful resource for class work and projects.


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