Mastering Map Skills: Compass Points, Symbols and Keys
Download an editable Year 6 geography slideshow covering compass points, map symbols, keys and practical map reading.
- Subject
- Geography
- Year group
- Year 6
- Curriculum topic
- Ordnance Survey map skills
- Editable download
- PPTX
About this resource
Built for a clear, classroom-ready lesson.
Move from cardinal directions to eight-point compass bearings, common Ordnance Survey symbols and the purpose of a map key. Worked examples and short challenges help pupils apply each idea before planning and describing a route.
The editable deck can be adapted around a local map or fieldwork context. Use the answer slides for live feedback, or remove them before sharing the presentation with pupils.
Learning objectives
- Use four-point and eight-point compass directions.
- Recognise common Ordnance Survey map symbols.
- Use a map key to interpret and describe a route.
What’s included
- 17 classroom-ready slides
- Compass-point and map-symbol explanations
- Vocabulary and map-skills checks
- Route-planning discussion with answers
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