Describing locations
I can use locational language to describe where things are.
Describing locations
I can use locational language to describe where things are.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Photographs can give clues about the location where they were taken.
- We use locational language to describe where things are e.g. the location of a toy in the school grounds.
- Geographers can record places on an aerial photograph e.g. the location of a toy in the school grounds.
- Geographers can follow or record a route on a map; large scale maps are best for small areas.
Common misconception
Maps show how to get from one place to another.
A map can show a small area in detail. We use maps as representations of places. We can study an area in detail using a map.
Keywords
Locational language - Locational language describes the location or place of something in relation to something else.
Map - A map is a two-dimensional representation of an area, showing geographical features and where they are in relation to each other.
Route - A route shows the starting point and end point of a journey, sometimes with stops in between.
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