In Geography we will be looking at what a map is. We will look at lots of different types of map and learn how to read and design our own maps. We will be conducting a fieldwork project in which we explore and map out the school's surrounding areas.
Key vocabulary
| Map | A drawing or a photo of an area from above. |
| Key | When symbols or colours are used to represent features on a map. |
| Fieldwork | Going outside to collect information. |
| Local area | The places near where you are. |
| Aerial | A view from above, looking down on things. |
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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