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OS Symbols and Grid References

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Why do we use symbols?

What are O.S. symbols?

What are 4 figure and 6 figure grid references?

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Where do we use symbols?

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However, not all the detail will fit on the map, so we use different images, abbreviations and letters to represent the main items on the map.

When drawing a map to scale, it is important to include as much detail as possible.

Activity

Draw a map that shows your route to school but do not use any words!

Why do we use symbols?

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Why do we use symbols?

What are O.S. symbols?

What are 4 figure and 6 figure grid references?

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O.S. map symbols

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Match the O.S. symbol to the correct description

bus station

deciduous forest

camp site

coniferous forest

picnic site

church with a spire

church with a tower

view point

marsh

train station secondary road

main road

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Name the O.S. symbol

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Hint - There are 11 different symbols to identify!

Identify all the symbols you can spot on this Ordnance Survey map.

O.S. map symbols

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main road

minor roadcontour line

river

public house

buildings

chapel

church with a tower

telephone

bridleway

pond

Did you spot them all?

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Why do we use symbols?

What are O.S. symbols?

What are 4 figure and 6 figure grid references?

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What is the 4-figure grid reference of the hat?

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Flower = 01 62

4-figure grid references

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What is the 4 figure grid reference of:the chapel?the telephone?the small island?

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4-figure grid references

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The 6-figure grid reference of the church with a spire is 253 762.

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6-figure grid references

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You live at 702 337 and need to see a friend at 681 319.

In what direction and over what distance will you be travelling?

How will you get there?

What will you see on the way?

6-figure grid references

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6-figure grid references

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What is the 6-figure grid reference of…

1. The site of the battle.

2. The bus station in Naperton.

3. The church with a tower in Bingham.

680 321

705 342

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What is the 6-figure grid reference of …?