Lesson 6: Let’s Map the Coast

Year 5 coastal map skills geography lesson

The Year 5 coastal map skills geography lesson develops pupils’ ability to read, create and interpret maps. Children use grid references, compass directions, OS symbols and scale to map real or fictional coastal locations.

• Interpret maps of UK coastal areas
• Use four- and six-figure grid references
• Read OS symbols and use keys
• Create their own coastal maps to scale

This download includes:

• Year 5 coastal mapping PowerPoint with OS map examples
• Year 5 coastal map worksheet for plotting features
• Photopack and optional GIS/digital mapping tasks

Part of our GA approved Year 5 geography scheme of work, fully aligned to the National Curriculum.

Explore all Year 5 Down by the Sea resources. Access this complete Year 5 geography lesson as part of our KS2 Geography Scheme of Work.