Using an OS map to find a location
Challenge reference: 5634
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will understand how to interpret location on an OS map using a 6 figure grid reference.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Understand the purpose of grid references.
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2
. Use four and six figure grid references to locate features on a map.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Correctly identify northing and easting numbered lines
- Describe how the lines are numbered eg the numbers going across the map from left to right (eastings) go up in value eastwards, and the numbers going up the map from bottom to top (northings) because they go up in a northward direction
- Explain how to get the first number (of the grid reference); eg; you go along the corridor (horizontal, x axis, eastings) and then up the stairs (vertical, y axis, northings)
- Accurately identify features on a simple practice map from a range of four figure grid references
- Accurately identify features on a simple practice map from a range of six figure grid references
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
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