Maths Unit: Mysterious Maps
This detailed and progressive unit plan contains an abundance of resources to support students when interpreting simple maps of familiar locations. The unit covers what maps are and their uses, revises position and location and explores how these tie into maps. The unit contains a presentation, student reference card, supporting worksheets, activities and an assessment. With everything you need, this unit is a perfect way to introduce maps into your classroom.
Learning goals
- We are learning to read simple maps and identify the positions of key features.
- We are learning to locate positions in two-dimensional representations, e.g. maps and follow directions to familiar locations.
Curriculum alignment
MA1-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
MA1-16MG
old
Represents and describes the positions of objects in everyday situations and on maps
MA1-GM-01
new
Represents and describes the positions of objects in familiar locations
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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