How do we use map symbols?
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Why do we use symbols?
When drawing a map to scale it is
important to include as much detail as
possible – however not all the detail will
fit on the map so we have to use a key
of different symbols, abbreviations and
letters to represent the main items on
the map
Think about it this way . . . .
Imagine that you have
to draw a map that
shows the route from
your house to the
school – but you are not
allowed any words . .
.this means that we
need to use symbols to
show what we would
pass on the way . . .
Do you know any map symbols?
Draw a symbol on the board and then write below what it is!
Quick Quiz –
On a page at the back of your book - write down what you think of
the following symbols means
There are 10 of these to guess – if you don’t have an idea - have a go! But do remember
that you are trying to think of things that might be shown on a map!
2.
1.
4.
3.
5.
Quick Quiz –
6.
7.
9.
8.
10.
So what do they all mean?
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Quick Quiz –
Ok – make sure that you are marking somebody else’s work – here
they come . . . . .
1.
2.
Caravan Park
3.
Information Office Golf club/course
4.
5.
Telephone
Battlefield site
Quick Quiz –
6.
7.
Lighthouse
9.
8.
Picnic site
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Coastguard
10.
Primary Road (A Road)
How many did you get?
Rail station
Now you need to look at the list
of the main map symbols
Look at Page 108 in your book
You will be given a sheet with the same
symbols on it
You need to learn some of the main
symbols for homework
Homework for
Learn 4 of the sections of the symbols
Tourist Information
Water features
General Features
Abbreviations & Antiquities
Work now !
Page 97 – Complete the Activities – Make sure
that you draw out the Table for Activity 1
carefully and draw out the symbols and
explanations carefully
Activity 2 – make sure that you draw out a
copy of the island – follow the full instructions
in the Activity
Make sure that you read the
instructions!