Learning objective

  • To follow instructions involving compass points and map a simple route.

Success criteria

  • I can begin to follow instructions

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National curriculum

Geography

Geographical skills and fieldwork 

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

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

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support:

Can use the Activity: Written points to help them remember the names and positioning of the eight compass points. Could work as part of an adult-guided group during the expedition.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: 

Can compare how their expedition is similar or different to Shackleton’s. Can identify the opposite direction of the eight compass points. Can consider how and why Shackleton used a compass to navigate his way out of Antarctica.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: drawing a map of

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Vocabulary definitions

  • evaluate

    To judge how something went.

  • magnetic

    To have the same properties as a magnet.

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Dr Michael Leach

Geography specialist

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