Outdoor
Map Your Street
Cartography starts at the front door. Walk the street noting landmarks, then draw a map with a key, symbols and a sense of scale.
Ages
5-7, 7-9, 9-11
Level
KS1, Lower KS2, Upper KS2
Subject
Geography
Duration
45 min
What you'll need
- Clipboard
- Paper
- Pencils
- Compass or phone
What the learner will explore
- Map symbols and keys
- Aerial perspective
- Compass directions
How to do it
- 1
Walk the route and list landmarks.
- 2
Sketch the shape of the street from above.
- 3
Invent symbols and make a key.
- 4
Add north and a rough scale.
Make it easier
Map one room instead of a street.
Make it harder
Compare your map with an OS map and check accuracy.
Try it differently
Make a treasure map for someone else to follow.
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