Nav 1_3:Grid References

Learning Intention:

To enable you to use 6-figure grid references to locate and give the location of features on an OS map.

Success Criteria:By the end of this session everyone should be able to:• Locate a point on an OS map using a 6-figure grid reference;• Give the location of a point on an OS map using a 6-figure grid reference. Some of you may be able to:• Explain the OS National Grid system and find the 2-letter code for a map section.

Activities:1. Presentation: Grid References.2. Group task3. Feedback & Key Points

How can we use 4 Figure Grid References?

You have already looked at the symbols on this map but the blue lines on the map also help us to find exact places on the map

      

   

      

   

      

   

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How can you describe where these places are using a Grid?

To find the grid square that each of the symbols are found in –

Go along the corridor and then up the stairs

ACROSS AND THEN UP Along = 02 Up = 11 GR = 02 11

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How can we use 6 Figure Grid References?

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