This week in Geography, we’ve been learning all about maps.
We discovered that a map is a drawing that helps us find where we are or where we’re going. We learned that maps are usually drawn from an aerial view – as if we’re looking down from above.
We explored how maps use symbols to show places like parks, shops and churches, and how a key helps us understand what each symbol means. The children enjoyed using simple maps to find places of interest and talk about what they could see.
Later in the week, we created our own maps, adding human and physical features using symbols and creating a matching key.
Staying Safe
We also talked about what to do if you ever get lost – stay where you are so an adult can find you.
Help at home
- Go on a walk and look for things you might find marked on a map (shops, parks, post boxes).
- Try drawing a simple map of your journey to school or a favourite park.
- Look at a map or atlas and find places you’ve visited.