Primary / Secondary Mapping Skills Unit.......................

Lesson 2: Compasses and Compass Roses

Starter

What is a compass?
Why do we need compasses?
What is a Compass Rose?

Watch the Power Point slide show. Then with a partner, try to answer the three questions above.

Main Activity

So we now know what a compass is. Without a compass, we would find it very difficult to find our way around in the world! Compasses are used for many different activities ... walking through to air travel ...

We are now going to use a compass and a digital camera to take pictures of our school surroundings to make a Compass Rose Display, based on one similar to this.

To help you, use the Student Worksheet.

Good Luck!

Remember ... this work will be displayed in your classroom!

Plenary

St Peter's High School, Burnham on Crouch