This humanities lesson plan outlines two geography lessons for year 7 students about direction and distance. The lessons aim to teach students the eight main compass points, how to give and follow directions on a map, the concept of map scale, and how to measure straight and non-straight line distances on maps. Students will participate in activities to practice compass directions and measuring distances, and use workbooks and resources from the school drive.

1. HUMANITIES LESSON PLAN KS3 Y7 GEOGRAPHY NUMBER OF 2
LESSONS
UNIT: Map Work LESSON: Direction and distance
AIMS: To develop the ability to give and follow compass directions
To develop the ability to measure distance on maps and convert using scale
OBJECTIVES ~ Pupils should learn
• The four cardinal points of the compass
• The next four main points
• How to give and use compass directions on a map
• The meaning of the idea of scale
• How scale is shown on a map
• How to measure straight line distance and convert into real distance
• How to measure distances that are not in a straight line
RESOURCES:
J Drive – PowerPoint Lesson 5-6
Red laminated direction cards
Student Booklets including the following pages:
Banbury map – direction (FC) Direction in the park
Banbury map – measuring distance (FC)
From Sheffield – distance/direction (FC) Making maps smaller (FC)
Plans – direction, scale and symbols Foundations P109-111
LESSON STRUCTURE:
• Work out directions for class room/put them up on walls – get pupils to direct
someone round the room using compass directions
• Give out the 8 main compass directions and give students 20 seconds to get into
place. Place the next 8 students into position using the NNE, SSE etc. Give the
students some examples of what is to the South (Africa) West (USA) East (Russia)
and North (Pole).
• Do activities from Foundations P109
• Use student workbook as appropriate
• Split the class into two. Team 1 - Hand out 16 point compass cards and give the
students 20 seconds to get into position. Record time taken. Do the same with
other half of class. Can award a geography sticker to each member of winning group.
• Scale – discuss what it is and why it is necessary. (there is a video on the J drive to
show how to work out distances using edge of piece of paper)
• Measuring distance – use Foundations P110-111 to show how its done
• Use student workbook as appropriate
KEY VOCABULARY
Compass points direction scale
DIFFERENTIATION:
Extension sheets indicated (X)
HOMEWORK/MARKING
Homeworks indicated (H) Marking should be for Accuracy
NATIONAL CURRICULUM Curriculum links: Maths
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