Unit 1. Our world

Contents

1. Maps and globes 
2. The cardinal points 
3. Types of maps: relief maps, political maps, road maps
4. Street maps and plans

Assessment criteria

1.  Explain different ways of representing the Earth’s surface.
2.   Describe maps and plans. 
3. Interpret scales and the symbols used on maps and plans.
4.   Understand what a map scale is and use maps with different scales. 
5. Identify what lines of latitude and longitude and geographical coordinates are.
6.   Interpret the symbols commonly used in maps and plans. 
7.  Draw simple plans with different scales

Learning outcomes

1.  Explain the different ways of representing the Earth, such as maps, globes and plans. 
2.  Identify and classify different types of maps. 
3.  Be able to state what a map scale is. 
4.  Use and interpret the symbols commonly used in maps. 
5. Locate different points on Earth using lines of latitude and geographical coordinates. 
6.  Carry out work set and present work in a clear and ordered manner. 
7. Use strategies for carrying out work individually and in a group, and show the ability to resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner