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Map Skills 3 ‘OS Symbols’  To understand how we use map symbols to identify different places on a map. 1. Explain the terms ‘Symbols’ and ‘Key’. What is this a symbol for?

However, not all the detail will fit on the map, so we use different images, abbreviations and letters to represent the main items on the map. When drawing a map to scale, it is important to include as much detail as possible. Why do we use symbols?

O.S. map symbols

Match the O.S. symbol to the correct description bus station deciduous forest camp site coniferous forest picnic site church with a spire church with a tower view point marsh train station secondary road main road

Name the O.S. symbol

Hint - There are 11 different symbols to identify ! Identify all the symbols you can spot on this Ordnance Survey map. O.S. map symbols

main road minor roadcontour line river public house buildings chapel church with a tower telephone footpath pond Did you spot them all?

O.S. map symbols

Pupil Activities  Complete activity 2 on page 97 from the Foundation textbooks.  You will need a pencil, ruler, rubber and sharpener.  HOMEWORK  Draw a map of an island of your own. Use at least 15 different symbols. Name your towns, villages and other main features. Give your map a title.