With practical exercises, we aim that each student will have a good base for their map reading.  Students learn how to use grid references, scale, map symbols and contour lines to tell us about the landscape.

In the second half of the day students take part in an orienteering exercise around the school.

If you wish to help your student further with these skills, visit the Geography website on Frog for a link to Digimap.  The Geography department subscribes to this excellent site which allows you to create your own materials using Ordnance Survey maps – a great and cheap resource for any year group!  You could also try the link to OS Mapzone for more help with mapwork and games.