Maths Unit: Marvellous Mapping
This detailed unit plan contains an abundance of resources to support students when creating and interpreting simple grid maps. The unit covers an introductions to maps, the language of position and location, how to show position and routes on maps, as well as creating their own map. The unit contains a presentation, student reference card, supporting worksheets, a game and an assessment. With everything you need at your fingertips, this unit is the perfect way to work on mapping skills in your classroom.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to create and interpret two-dimensional representations, e.g. maps and follow directions to familiar locations.
- We are learning to read simple grid maps and show the positions and pathways.
Curriculum alignment
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-17MG
old
Uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes, including using compass directions
MA2-GM-01
new
Uses grid maps and directional language to locate positions and follow routes
MA2-GM-02
new
Measures and estimates lengths in metres, centimetres and millimetres
MA2-GM-03
new
Identifies angles and classifies them by comparing to a right angle
MA2-2DS-01
new
Compares two-dimensional shapes and describes their features
MA2-2DS-02
new
Performs transformations by combining and splitting two-dimensional shapes
MA2-2DS-03
new
Estimates, measures and compares areas using square centimetres and square metres
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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