This document summarizes Digimap for Schools, an online mapping service designed for UK schools. It allows students to access maps of various zoom levels, including historic 1890s maps. Students can annotate maps by adding labels, markers, photos and graphs. Digimap for Schools is a browser-based service that does not require software installation. It has an annual subscription fee of £69 for primary schools. The service supports several learning outcomes across the curriculum, including geography, history, and math. Examples are given of 1890s historic maps and contemporary maps that can be annotated and analyzed.

1. Broomhill Primary
6th
October 2014
Anne Robertson
Carol Blackwood
EDINA, University of Edinburgh

2. Digimap for Schools mapping
• Online mapping service designed for schools
• Print maps anywhere in GB at many different zoom
levels
• Historic mapping 1890s
• Pupils can annotate maps by adding labels, markers,
photos, graphs
• Measure areas and distances
• Creating buffers around points/lines
• Annotations can be saved and retrieved
• Create print A3 & A4 print files
• Create image files for use in ppt/docs

3. Digimap for Schools set up
• Online service, no software installation or data
management
• Browser based – PC, laptop, iPad, Smartboard
• One login per school – limitless number of users per
school
• Can be used out of school (e.g. at home or outdoor
learning centre)
• Easy online registration process with immediate
access
• Annual subscription charge
– £69 Primary

4. Learning outcomes, cross curricular
• SOC 1-14a Through activities in my local area, I have developed my mental map and
sense of place. I can create and use maps of the area.
• SOC 1-13a Having explored the landscape of my local area, I can describe the various
ways in which land has been used.
• SOC 1-02a By exploring places, investigating artefacts and locating them in time, I
have developed an awareness of the ways we remember and preserve Scotland’s
history.
• SOC 1-03a I can use evidence to recreate the story of a place or individual of local
historical interest.
• SOC 2-02a I can interpret historical evidence from a range of periods to help to build
a picture of Scotland’s heritage and my sense of chronology.
• SOC 2-10 Having explored my local area, I can present information on different places
to live, work and relax and interesting places to visit.
• SOC 2–13a I can explain how the physical environment influences the ways in which
people use land by comparing my local area with a contrasting area.
• SOC 2-14a To extend my mental map and sense of place, I can interpret information
from different types of maps and am beginning to locate key features within Scotland,
UK, Europe or the wider world.
• MTH 2-17d Having investigated where, why and how scale is used and expressed, I
can apply my understanding to interpret simple models, maps and plans.

5. Contemporary mapping

6. 1890s map

7. Answer ……. Bass Rock

9. Thanks
Demonstration with Carol

10. Thanks
Demonstration with Carol