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OS map symbol Quiz! • Can you write down the name of these 10

OS map symbols?

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Common tourism OS map symbols

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How do maps show us tourist attractions? • Maps have specific _______ symbols

which help to show different tourist attractions. These attractions can be in both ______ (urban) and the countryside (rural).

tourist, cities map, fun

• These ________ include museums, visitor information centres, nature reserves, castles, gardens and _______ riding.

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New OS map symbols What do you think they are showing?

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OS Map extract – Milford Haven

OS Map extract – Milford Haven• Have a look at the map and complete the following tasks

…1. What does the yellow highlighted line mean? 2. Write down 2 four figure grid references for different

tourist features 3. Write down 5 six figure grid references for different

tourist features. 4. If a tourist wanted to climb a hill, where could they go? If you have finished … 5. Plan a day out for a family to visit some of the features

on the map. Use your iPad to help you search for any specific attractions (e.g. the names of a great café for lunch or the name of the museum?)

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OS map extract – Lake District • Insert map

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OS Map extract – Lake District • Have a look at the map and complete the following

tasks …1. Write down a four figure grid reference for a lake!2. Write down 5 six figure grid references for different

tourist features. 3. If you were standing at Bleatarn Ho (295048) would

you be able to see your friend at Wall End (283055)? Why or why not?

If you have finished … 4. Plan a day out for a family to visit some of the

features on the map. Use your iPad to help you search for any specific attractions (e.g. the names of a great café for lunch or the name of the museum?)

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Have a go at these past GCSE map questions

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Final Quiz • Can you draw a new tourist OS map

symbol?