Learning objective

  • To plan a simple route on a map using compass points.

Success criteria

  • I can zoom in and out

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National curriculum

Geography

Locational knowledge

Pupils should

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Fact tennis and use the activity to recap learning from the previous lesson.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Can write a simple set of instructions for their route using only the four compass points. May work as a small group supported by an adult to plan their route.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: 

Should aim to use the eight points of the compass when writing their instructions.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: confidently using the zoom

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Vocabulary definitions

  • four points of the compass

    North, east, south, west.

  • eight points of the compass

    North, east, south, west, north-east, south-east, south-west, north-west

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