27 November - 3 December

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING the spatial distribution of different types of geographical phenomena by constructing maps at different scales.
• We are INVESTIGATING maps to identify direction, scale and distance, area and grid references, latitude and longitude, altitude, area, contour lines, gradient, local relief

What Is a Map?

Unscramble and define the keywords: map, cartography and cartographer? Note down the keywords and their definitions in your book.

What Should All Maps Have?

All maps should have certain characteristics if they are to be useful. These include a title so the purpose of the map is clear, a key (or legend) to explain what any symbols mean, a scale to show the ratio between the map and the real area and a compass rose needed to determine the orientation of the map.

Types of Map

Think of as many types of map as they can. Create a brainstorm in your book. Share their ideas with the class.

Explain that there are many different types of maps. Use the PowerPoint to discuss the main types of map (political, physical, thematic, topographical, road map, topological and navigation) and explain what their characteristic are. Students should complete the Types of Map Activity Sheet during the presentation.

Plenary

Students have to identify which type of map is shown by each number on the PowerPoint slide.

Learning Objective: To understand how to draw a sketch map.

Success Criteria: • To recognise the key features of a sketch map.

• To understand how to draw sketch maps.

• To draw two types of sketch map - of a place and to show a route.

Starter

What Is a Sketch Map?

A sketch map is a very simple map drawn from a ‘bird's-eye view’. It is not drawn to scale and only shows the main features of an area.

Main Activities

What Is a Sketch Map?

Study the example of the sketch map on the PowerPoint. Identify what key features should be on a sketch map. Every sketch map should have a title, frame, key, north arrow, simple line drawing only with labels if needed. It should also state that the map is not to scale.

Drawing a Sketch Map of a Place

Study the photo of the River Elbe in Germany. What the first step would be in drawing a sketch map of this location? Students should then watch the demonstration of how to draw a sketch map. Explain that the small details, such as individual houses, do not need to be included. Complete the Drawing a Sketch Map of a Place Activity Sheet.

Drawing a Sketch Map of a Route

Explain that a sketch map can also be made to show a route. Study the example on the PowerPoint. This type of sketch map is still useful even though it is not to scale and does not include all of the buildings or roads that would be shown on a real map. Students should then complete the activity sheet Drawing a Sketch Map to Show a Route.

See Google Classroom for activities and worksheets

Plenary

3...2...1...

Note down:

• 3 - three features that every sketch map should have.

• 2 - two examples of when someone might use a sketch map.

• 1 - one extra fact that they have learnt about sketch maps.