Compass Rock

Content Name

Compass Rock

Content Type

Partner Content

Description

Compass Rock helps children learn and understand 8 points on a compass through physical activity and visualisation.

Curricula

• Country

  England

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2

  Years:

  Year 4, Year 3

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • Geography

  Topics:

  • Geometry - position and direction
  • Geographical skills and fieldwork

  Programmes of Study:

  • describe and understand key aspects of use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied
  • use the 8 points of a compass, 4- and 6-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world

• Country

  Northern Ireland

  Key Stage:

  Key Stage 2, Key Stage 1

  Years:

  P5, P6, P4

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Shape and Space

  Programmes of Study:

  • Know the eight points of the compass.
  • Know the four points of the compass.

• Country

  Scotland

  Level:

  First, Second

  Years:

  P4, P5, P6

  Subjects:

  • Numeracy and Maths

  Topics:

  • Shape, Position and Movement

  Programmes of Study:

  • Through practical activities which include the use of technology, I have developed my understanding of the link between compass points and angles and can describe, follow and record directions, routes and journeys using appropriate vocabulary.

• Country

  Wales

  Step:

  PS 3

  Years:

  Year 3, Year 4, Year 5

  Subjects:

  • Mathematics and Numeracy

  Topics:

  • Geometry focuses on relationships involving shape, space and position, and measurement focuses on quantifying phenomena in the physical world.

  Programmes of Study:

  • I can demonstrate my understanding of angle as a measure of rotation and I can recognise, name and describe types of angles.

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