LearnOrbit Academy

BIG IDEA

Understand the idea before memorising a rule.

Map reading and coordinates is part of map skills. At Grade 7, the goal is to connect this topic to a clear method, relevant evidence and a final check. You will apply that idea to a real map skills question at this grade level.

YOU WILL LEARN TO

Explain the key ideas in map reading and coordinates using accurate geography vocabulary.
Apply a reliable method to a new map reading and coordinates task.
Check the result and explain why the evidence supports it.

METHOD

A reliable three-step approach

1
Locate the place, pattern or process.
2
Use map or data evidence to describe what is happening.
3
Explain causes, effects and a realistic response.

WORKED EXAMPLE

During a timed challenge for Grade 7, in a four-figure grid reference, which numbers are read first?

Model response

The correct answer is Eastings. Read along the eastings first, then move up the northings.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Map reading and coordinates

Understand the idea before memorising a rule.

A reliable three-step approach

During a timed challenge for Grade 7, in a four-figure grid reference, which numbers are read first?

During an end-of-topic review for Grade 7, a map scale of 1:50,000 means 1 cm on the map represents what on the ground?

Map reading and coordinates

Understand the idea before memorising a rule.

A reliable three-step approach

During a timed challenge for Grade 7, in a four-figure grid reference, which numbers are read first?

During an end-of-topic review for Grade 7, a map scale of 1:50,000 means 1 cm on the map represents what on the ground?