Grid References

Learning Objective: Locate places on maps using 4 and 6 figure grid references

​Success Criteria: KNOW why it is useful to be able to use grid references, UNDERSTAND how to locate places using grid references and BE ABLE TO follow instructions to locate places on maps; give the 4 and 6 figure grid reference of places on maps

Lesson 1: four figure grid reference

I DO: Active listening please

Many maps have a grid of squares drawn on the map to make it easy to find, or locate things. Four figure grid references are the numbers which help us to locate a particular square.
  • The first two numbers tell us how far to go along the bottom or top of the map.
  • The last wo numbers tell us how far to go up the sides of the map.
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We Do Activity: Four figure grid reference

you do activity: Four figure Grid Reference

The grid below contains a mystery picture. Some of the squares have been coloured in black. Complete the rest of the picture by colouring in the grid squares as follows. 
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plenary: complete the following (Exit card).

Four figure gird references are used to l________________ a particular g____________ s_______________ on a map.
The first two numbers _________________.
​The last two numbers__________________.

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LESSON 2: six FIGURE GRID REFERENCE

I DO: ACTIVE LISTENING PLEASE

We can find exact points on a map by using six numbers of figures.
  • The first three numbers tell us how far to go along the bottom or top of the map. The third number tells us the number of tenths of a grid square.
  • The last three figures tell us how far to go up the side of the map. The sixth number tells us the number of tenths of the grid square. 
  • On a map you may have to estimate the tenths of each grid square. Remember that five tenths is a half a grid square.