OS Map Symbols Poster
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Help pupils interpret and describe places from Ordnance Survey maps with this clear OS map symbols poster. It brings together the colour code and fifteen common symbols for water, height, woodland, built features and routes, plus brief exam guidance on grid references and describing map evidence in one easy-to-reference poster. Ideal for classroom displays, supporting map-work lessons, preparing for fieldwork or providing a quick exam reference.
About this resource
Help pupils interpret and describe places from Ordnance Survey maps with this clear OS map symbols poster. It brings together the colour code and fifteen common symbols for water, height, woodland, built features and routes, plus brief exam guidance on grid references and describing map evidence in one easy-to-reference poster. Ideal for classroom displays, supporting map-work lessons, preparing for fieldwork or providing a quick exam reference.
How to use it in class
- Display it on your working wall while you teach the topic
- Point back to it when pupils need a reminder mid-task
- Print it A3 for the wall, or A4 for books and group tables
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