Map Reading
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MAP READING
Programme of learning:
• This is a suggested programme for the delivery of this subject.
• The main headings are the Learning Outcomes (LO1, LO2, etc), with sub headings related to topics within those Learning Outcomes (see Glossary of Terms).
Activities:
• Some practical activities are suggested throughout the programme as a way of reinforcing the learning and adding interest.
• It may be not be practical to undertake all of these activities at the suggested part of the programme.
• Instructors may have to adapt this programme to prevailing circumstances.
Method of delivery:
• Learning resources can be found on Ultilearn and may be adapted by the instructor, if required.
• Lesson delivery should be as practical as possible and should contain the maximum amount of cadet participation and interaction.
Check of understanding:
• Each lesson should contain a check of understanding (see Glossary of Terms).
• At the start of each lesson, the previous check of understanding should be reviewed in order to consolidate previous learning before moving on to new learning.
Formative assessment:
• There should be a formative assessment at the conclusion of each Learning Outcome (see Glossary of Terms).
Summative assessment:
• This is the test of knowledge or understanding of the Assessment Criteria for this subject (see Glossary of Terms).
• Assessment Criteria (see Glossary of Terms) are found on the final page of this document.
MAP READING
Introduction:
• Introduction to the subject and assessment method
LO1: Know scales and features of Ordnance Survey maps
Maps:
• Discuss the need for maps and their early examples
• Cadets to research the types and uses of maps and share with group
• Demonstrate the care of maps
• Explain how maps are made; curved surface flattened to fit on paper
Scales and symbols:
• Introduce the scale and main symbols found on Ordnance Survey maps
• Cadets to examine...
Programme of learning:
• This is a suggested programme for the delivery of this subject.
• The main headings are the Learning Outcomes (LO1, LO2, etc), with sub headings related to topics within those Learning Outcomes (see Glossary of Terms).
Activities:
• Some practical activities are suggested throughout the programme as a way of reinforcing the learning and adding interest.
• It may be not be practical to undertake all of these activities at the suggested part of the programme.
• Instructors may have to adapt this programme to prevailing circumstances.
Method of delivery:
• Learning resources can be found on Ultilearn and may be adapted by the instructor, if required.
• Lesson delivery should be as practical as possible and should contain the maximum amount of cadet participation and interaction.
Check of understanding:
• Each lesson should contain a check of understanding (see Glossary of Terms).
• At the start of each lesson, the previous check of understanding should be reviewed in order to consolidate previous learning before moving on to new learning.
Formative assessment:
• There should be a formative assessment at the conclusion of each Learning Outcome (see Glossary of Terms).
Summative assessment:
• This is the test of knowledge or understanding of the Assessment Criteria for this subject (see Glossary of Terms).
• Assessment Criteria (see Glossary of Terms) are found on the final page of this document.
MAP READING
Introduction:
• Introduction to the subject and assessment method
LO1: Know scales and features of Ordnance Survey maps
Maps:
• Discuss the need for maps and their early examples
• Cadets to research the types and uses of maps and share with group
• Demonstrate the care of maps
• Explain how maps are made; curved surface flattened to fit on paper
Scales and symbols:
• Introduce the scale and main symbols found on Ordnance Survey maps
• Cadets to examine...