How do we use map symbols?

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Why do we use symbols?

When drawing a map to scale it is
important to include as much
detail as possible however not all
the detail will fit on the map so we
have to use a key of different
symbols, abbreviations and letters
to represent the main items on the
map

Think about it this way . . . .

Imagine that you
have to draw a map
that shows the route
from your house to
the school but you
are not allowed any
words . . .this means
that we need to use
symbols to show
what we would pass
on the way . . .

Do you know any map symbols?

Draw a symbol on the board and then write below what it is!

Quick Quiz
On a page at the back of your book - write down what you think of
the following symbols means
There are 10 of these to guess if you dont have an idea - have a go! But do remember
that you are trying to think of things that might be shown on a map!

2.

1.

4.

3.

5.

Quick Quiz
6.

7.

9.

8.

10.

So what do they all mean?

CG

Quick Quiz
Ok make sure that you are marking somebody elses work here
they come . . . . .

1.

2.
Caravan Park

3.
Information Office Golf club/course

4.

5.
Telephone

Battlefield site

Quick Quiz
6.

7.

Lighthouse

9.

8.

Picnic site

CG
Coastguard

10.

Primary Road (A Road)

Rail station

How many did you get?

Now you need to look at the list

of the main map symbols

Look at Page 108 in your book

You will be given a sheet with the
same symbols on it
You need to learn some of the main
symbols for homework

Homework for
Learn 4 of the sections of the
symbols
Tourist Information
Water features
General Features
Abbreviations & Antiquities

Work now !
Page 97 Complete the Activities Make
sure that you draw out the Table for
Activity 1 carefully and draw out the
symbols and explanations carefully
Activity 2 make sure that you draw out
a copy of the island follow the full
instructions in the Activity
Make sure that you read the instructions!