Map reading, creating and navigation skills
Challenge reference: 8563
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Level 1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will explore key features of maps, how landmarks can be used to orientate themselves and create a map of their local area.
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
. Discuss what maps are and identify their different purposes.
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2
. Be able to identify some key features on maps.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Choose one type of map and explain its purpose, or when it would be used
- Explain what sort of travel or journey this map would not be suitable for, and explain why
- Choose three different symbols or features used on maps - such as contour lines, scales, or different road types; explain what they are, and how they are used
- Choose three different landmark symbols - such as churches, lakes, or places of interest; explain what these map symbols represent and, if appropriate, how the landmarks could be used to help us orientate ourselves
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
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