Grid References

Grid References

by Aggrey Ankwatse

​Objectives of the Lesson

​By the end of this lesson, you should be able to;'

• ​Locate places using 4 figure and 6 figure grid references.

​Learner profile focus and ATLs

​ATL skills

Critical thinking skills: By determining grid references for different features and identifying features at particular grid references.

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​Learner Profile focus

Thinkers: By determining grid references for different features and identifying features at particular grid references.

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​Knowledgeable: By identifying symbols correctly in order to find their grid locations

Fill in the Blanks

What is the 4 figure grid reference for Campsite?

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What is the 4 figure grid reference for ViewPoint?

Fill in the Blanks

What is the 4 figure grid reference for Telephone?

Multiple Choice

What is the 4 figure grid reference for Golf course

• 3526

• 2635

• 3426

• 2624

Multiple Choice

What is the 4 figure grid reference for Picnic site

• 3526

• 3323

• 3226

• 2632

Multiple Choice

What is the 4 figure grid reference for Church

• 3226

• 3124

• 3323

• 3524

​6 figure grid reference

​We have already found a 4 figure grid reference for S as 1200

​In order to find a 6 figure grid reference, we divide the grid box in which S is into tenths on both sides such that we can identify the 3rd and the 6th digits. i.e. 12_00_

Multiple Choice

What feature is found at grid reference 015793?

• Campsite

• Railway station

• School

• Church

Multiple Choice

What feature is found at grid reference 018798?

• Campsite

• Railway station

• School

• Church

Fill in the Blanks

What is the 6 figure grid reference for the school?

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What is the 6 figure grid reference for the church?

Fill in the Blanks

What is the 6 figure grid reference for the woodland?