Ccs six figure grid references by steve halsey on prezi. About half way through the questions repeat, pupils dont seem to notice and it give chance for every pupil to. On any map, you will find grid lines an good geographer can do 4 figure grid references and an excellent geographer can do 6 figure references how look to. Quickest time wins, incorrect or missing items time penalties 04 six figure references are drawn by dividing a 4 figure grid into a 10x10 grid romers 91 7 six figure is more accurate than 4 figure grid references romers can be used for a more. Ppt 6 figure grid references powerpoint presentation free to.
A geography skills resource to help students learn how to read and find six figure grid references. A beginners guide to grid references os getoutside. How to use map symbols powerpoint help with grid references pdf. Ppt 6 figure grid references powerpoint presentation. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Aug 09, 2012 six figure grid references are used to pin point a location within a square. Lesson 2 maps with grid lines what does my area need. The four figure grid reference for this square is 77252625 77 78 4. This resource also covers basic ordnance survey symbols. During your 1 career you will use 4 and 6 figure grid references, the higher the number the more accurate it is, with this in mind a 4 figure grid reference is accurate to 1km whereas a 6 figure is. Getting to grips with grid references lesson pack twinkl. Beginners guide to understanding map contour lines.
Grid references are easy if you can remember that you always have to go along the corridor before you go up the stairs. Objective to be able to locate places and features on a map using 6 figure grid references. Explain how six figure grid references work using the powerpoint presentation see downloadable resources and also the rgsibg subject knowledge animation on map skills see web links, the grid references section is from 5. It is useful to understand how to use 4 figure grid references before continuing on to look at 6 figure grid references. Four figure grid references are indeed very useful.
Apr 28, 20 eastings and northings 4digit and 6 digit grid references always use the lower left corner of the square to identify the easting and northing. Game 1 this powerpoint presentation will help you to understand stepbystep, all the instructions which are required to read the 6 figure grid reference, first with the boxes to help you visualise the 10 subdivisions of the box, and then without them. This can be played by up to 6 players and any time and if the boards are laminated it could be reused year after year. The first 3 figures refer to the easting of the point or the distance along. On all os maps these squares represent one squarekilometre. Ppt 6 figure grid references powerpoint presentation free. Learn and revise about os map skills, gps, gis and other mapping tools with bbc bitesize ks3 geography. In order to identify a six figure grid reference we need to imagine another grid on top of the existing square.
Grid references os map skills ks3 geography revision. It is important to be able to both find details given by a 6 figure grid reference as well as being able to work out the 6 figure grid reference for any point on the map. United kingdom map layered rachel marsh european countries lesley reid doc. Grid references palmz uk and europe emily corble six figure grid references richard langley 6 figure grid references n yorks richard langley doc. A grid reference, is way of locating a specific point on a map. All objects in the same grid square have the same four figure grid reference even though they may be hundreds of meters apart. Download includes 6 different game boards, a recording grid and a how to play page. If so, share your ppt presentation slides online with. In order to give something a six figure grid reference, imagine the larger square split into one hundred smaller squares. By the end of todays lesson i will be able to use 6 figure grid references accurately. There are fully animated slides illustrating how to find out grid references. Find out about grid references and how you locate one on a map. I blew mine up to a3 on the photocopier and colouredlaminated it but it would work just as well in its black and white format. Let us find the 6 figure grid reference for the church on the map below the church is in grid square 22 31.
A simple way to remember how we would write down a grid reference. Grid references lesson plan 4 ks2 geography teacher made. Pdf 6 figure grid reference game free download pdf. These squares can be used to give a place a four or six figure grid reference. This powerpoint and worksheet lesson explain how to work out four figure grid reference coordinates on a map. There are no lines in the squares on a real os map. This powerpoint could be used as a lesson introduction or to consolidate student understanding of maps and the use of grid references. This lesson allows students to build on the skills they acquired with 4 figure grid referencing. Os maps are covered in a series of blue grid lines that are used to pinpoint exact locations anywhere on a map. This fun game has students using grid references to catch their opponents space objects. Six figure grid references are used to pin point a location within a square. Task 2 use activinspire to overlay an annotation board. I do not own this presentation, i cannot remember where i found it. If you want someone like the emergency services or mountain rescue to come to you quickly youll want to narrow down the area by creating a six figure grid reference this will then place you in a 100 metre box.
However, a major weakness of four figure grid references is the fact that they are not very accurate. Geography resources for teachers royal geographical society. If wish to look at the 4 figure grid reference section please click here. A six figure grid references splits a grid square up into ten sections along the bottom and the side. Delete this note for teachers starts of with 4 fig, question 3 is a trick question.
The ab are called the grid letters and define a 100km x 100km square on the uk national grid. Nov 19, 2015 how to read a sixfigure grid reference. To be able to find places on the map using 4 figure and 6 figure grid references. Christmas sixfigure grid reference worksheets geography twinkl.
The grid square has been further subdivided for your. Learn what these are called and how to find a grid reference. Map symbols worksheet complete the worksheet measuring distances worksheet complete the worksheet four and six figure grid references complete the worksheet. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id.
Guide to plotting 6figure grid references 6figure grid references are given in the format ab 123 456. To get the six figure grid reference, you have to imagine that the four figure square is further divided up into tenths. New information to introduce how to use 6 figure grid references with consolidation task, good to complete as part of class q and a to assess understanding. Whether you are using a landranger map or an explorer map, the way you do grid references is exactly the same. To start, a four figure grid reference is a handy way of identifying any square on a map. How does this resource help me to accelerate the progress of children in exciting and engaging ways.
Always read the numbers at the bottom before the ones up the side. A four figure grid reference points you towards a particular squareon a map. Six figure grid references are more precise that a four figure grid reference. Jun 21, 20 lesson recaps 4 fig grid references and teaches pupils how to find 6 fig gride references. It is easy to find a particular place using a grid reference. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. This video explains how to do a 6 figure grid reference when reading a map. To find the number of a square first use the eastings to go along the. It is important that you know both four figure and six figure grid references. Find the sixfigure grid references of the following 5 points.
A large grid with images that can be used to encourage children to learn about grid references. By the end of this lesson all must understand how grid references are used most people should be able to use 4figure grid references to locate places on a map some people could use 6figure grid references to locate places on a map success criteria. Build your students ability to read four figure to six figure grid references before applying their skills to reading os maps. Oct 30, 2012 this lesson allows students to build on the skills they acquired with 4 figure grid referencing. This powerpoint presentation will help you to understand stepbystep, all the instructions which are required to read the 6figure grid reference, first with the.
The hill lies on a grid line meaning that for a sixdigit grid reference, the easting has to include a zero at the end. How to take a 6 figure grid reference with steve backshall and ordnance survey duration. Our event all takes place in tg, so we dont need to worry about that any more. There is another group activity using the local os maps please change for your area. Let us first look at how the 6 figure grid reference is made up. On any map, you will find grid lines a good geographer can do 4 figure grid references and an excellent geographer can do 6 figure references how look to the left. How to find a six figure grid reference mrs geography. Six figure grid references allow you to identify an exact location within a grid square. Using ordnance survey maps worksheet pack the desperate journey. By doing this, you can pinpoint locations within the square these are called sixfigure grid references.
Eastings and northings 4digit and 6 digit grid references always use the lower left corner of the square to identify the easting and northing. The questions in this quiz are based on the grid square seen below. Created in collaboration with the geographical association, this lesson pack helps students to learn how to read four figure and six figure grid references on maps. Ppt 6 figure grid references powerpoint presentation, free. Guide to plotting 6figure grid references 6 figure grid references are given in the format ab 123 456. Uk national grid map reference conversion for any location by simply rightclicking on our map. Six figure grid references question 1 04 click on the square 2302 03. Build your students ability to read fourfigure to sixfigure grid references before applying their skills to reading os maps. A 6 figure grid reference contains 6 numbers which gives us an even more precise location inside the box given by the 4 figure number. Can your students master four figure grid references to help santa get ready for his busiest night of the year.
By the end of today s lesson i will be able to use 6 figure grid references accurately. Use this interactive and engaging powerpoint with your students to practise the use of grid references and directional language. Draw on a symbol and ask students to write out the six figure grid reference. Upper primary schoolsocial studies powerpoint presentation notes std 48, std 48 class notes, std 48 syllabus, std 48 lesson plans,std 48 exams, k. Six figure grid reference quiz ensure that you have acessed the resource six figure grid references to be certain that you are adequately prepared for this quiz. Four figure grid references can be used to pinpoint a location to within a square. Ppt grid references powerpoint presentation, free download id. The numbered squares on the diagram above have the following four figure grid references.
Task 1 study the grid below and watch carefully how a whole grid can be split up into 10. The four figure grid reference for this square is 7725 26 25 77 78 lines meet at bottom left. Being able to give and also find grid references is an. We use your linkedin profile and activity data to personalize ads and to show you more relevant ads.
Ensure that you have acessed the resource six figure grid references to be certain that you are adequately prepared for this quiz. Since the map is a new edition map and uses the mga reference system, the sixdigit grid reference is hilltop mga477060. Ppt sixfigure grid references powerpoint presentation. How to take a 6 figure grid reference with steve backshall and ordnance survey. What is in sqyare a3 or which square is the house in etc. Lots of activites finishing off with link to quiz in the plenary.
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