VC2M4SP03
create and interpret grid reference systems using grid references and directions to locate and describe positions and pathways
- interpreting a grid reference map of a familiar location of interest, such as a map of the showgrounds, a food festival, botanical garden, a park in the local area or a train station, and writing instructions using grid references for a friend to find them at a specified location
- recognising that a spreadsheet uses a grid reference system, locating and entering data in cells, and using a spreadsheet to record data collected through observations or experiments
- comparing and contrasting, describing and locating landmarks, people or things in a bird’s-eye picture of a busy scene, such as people in a park, initially without a transparent grid reference system overlaid on the picture and then with the grid overlaid; and noticing how the grid helps to pinpoint things quickly and easily
- using different-sized grids as a tool to enlarge an image or artwork
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Reading a Map Grid Worksheet
Develop your students' map skills with a coordinate grid worksheet.
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Compass Directions Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring grids, grid references and direction.
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Using a Grid System — Worksheet Pack
Practise map skills with our printable 11-page grid system worksheet pack teaching children about coordinates.
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Location and Transformation Worksheets - Year 4
4 location and transformation worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
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Cardinal Directions PowerPoint
An editable PowerPoint to use when teaching your students about cardinal directions.
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Treasure Island - Mapping Skills Worksheet
Put mapping skills into practice by creating a map of a treasure island!
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Location Maths Investigation - Blackbeard's Bounty
Discover a pirate-themed maths investigation that helps students master location skills by creating maps, writing directions and finding treasure.
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Coding with Robots - Pirate Coding Robot Mat
Implement coding for kids with a printable pirate coding robot map activity.
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Build Your Own Theme Park – Project
A project that gives students the opportunity to learn through building their own theme park.
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Community Giant Colouring Page and Map Skills Worksheet
An activity to practise map skills using a giant map of a community.
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Grid System Puzzles – Save a Seat Project
Explore a real-life grid reference project where students plan cinema seating at Colossal Cinemas, practising coordinates, inference, and decision-making skills.
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Cardinal and Intermediate Directions - Poster Pack
Display these cardinal and intermediate directions posters when exploring the compass rose with your students.
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Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Poster
Display this cardinal and intermediate directions poster when exploring the compass rose with your students.