Geography transition resources

Explore the study of geography by looking at:

• what geography is
• the three types of geography.

Investigate what maps are and how they can be used:

• different types of maps
• mapping your area.

Understand how distance and direction can be shown on maps with our resources on:

• compass directions
• scale lines.

Ideas for learning and using OS map symbols in a creative way:

• games
• create your own maps.

Explore how to precisely locate places on maps using:

• four figure grid references
• six figure grid references.

Identify how height can be shown on maps using:

• map cross sections
• contour lines.

Investigate atlases to learn about the world using:

• latitude and longitude
• locational knowledge
• enquiry and research skills.

Resources to summarise and assess learning:

• revision mat
• games
• assessment ideas.