To help teachers and pupils get going with GIS through 'Make Maps', the interactive mapping subscription service, a new collection of materials is available for download below. These are for use in conjunction with the 'Make Maps' section of MapsDirect for School. To subscribe to this service visit the Sign Up pages; payment of a fee is required to use Make Maps. The materials are also designed for use in conjunction with the QCA Schemes of Work can be found at www.standards.dfee.gov.uk.

Practice Exercises

Familiarises users with the GIS-like tools in the 'Make Maps' interface, and provides a handy reference sheet which describes what each button does. Versions stylised for juniors and teens are available.
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Making Connections

For use in conjunction with the QCA key Stage 3 scheme of work Unit 1 'Making Connections'. Suitable for Geography Year 7 and other ages.
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A Contrasting UK Locality (Field Trip)

For use in conjunction with the QCA Scheme of Work 'A contrasting UK locality' and for a residential field trip planned for the class. Children will use maps to predict what the destination will be like, noting main human and physical features. Suitable for Geography Year 5 and other ages.
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A Contrasting UK Locality (Llandudno)

For use in conjunction with the QCA Scheme of Work 'A contrasting UK locality'. Children will use maps to predict what Llandudno will be like, noting main human and physical features. Suitable for Geography Year 5 and other ages.
  » Worksheet 1   » Worksheet 2   » Teachers' Notes

Investigating Our Local Area

For use in conjunction with the QCA Scheme of Work 'Investigating our Local Area'. Children will locate their school and home on the map, draw a map of an area and plan and measure a route from school to home Suitable for Geography Year 3 and other ages.
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This section enables teachers to share projects and materials they have created in the use of MapsDirect for Schools.

Before you upload a project you will be asked for a username and password. If you are already a MapsDirect for Schools subscriber you can use your existing password. If you do not wish to subscribe to the mapping service but would like to upload a project, you can register to upload projects only.

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