The UK's peaks
I can name and locate the UK’s highest peaks and use OS maps to identify major physical and human features of Yr Wyddfa.
The UK's peaks
I can name and locate the UK’s highest peaks and use OS maps to identify major physical and human features of Yr Wyddfa.
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Key learning points
- The UK's highest peaks are Ben Nevis (Scotland); Yr Wyddfa (Wales); Scafell Pike (England); Slieve Donard, (N. Ireland).
- OS maps depict key mountain features, e.g. the height of land, gradient, footpaths and tourist attractions.
Keywords
Key - The key on a map explains what the different symbols or colours used on the map mean.
Contour lines - Contour lines are lines on a map that join points of equal height above or below sea level.
Trig point - A trig point is a point on high ground usually marked by a pillar and used as a reference point, especially for making maps.
Common misconception
Pupils assume that Slieve Donard is the smallest mountain in the UK.
Ensure that pupils know that Slieve Donard is not the smallest mountain in the UK, but it is the smallest out of the highest peaks in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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