NWP105A: Use maps, plans and drawings
Practice activities: maps, plans & drawings
Making a legend
A legend helps us to navigate and to spot landmarks. Test your knowledge of legend symbols here, then create legends of your own.
Finding north
Someone has dropped all the maps and now they're the wrong way up. Use your knowledge to put the maps the correct way around.
Grid referencing
Have a go at map grid referencing by reading the map and entering the correct co-ordinates for the landmarks.
Topographic features
How familiar are you with recognising topographic map symbols? Test your knowledge here.
Bringing it together: draw a map or plan
Create a map of an area so a visitor can find their way around. Use your map making skills to make a map of an area you have chosen.
Draw a map or plan (Word 118Kb)