Grid+Refs

This week Year 5 have been looking at 4 and 6 figure grid references. Here are some activities that they can use to practice these skills.

[|Ordnance Survey site]

[|Magic Map]

Whilst teaching this topic I mentioned to the children about Geocaching, a great pastime that the Shaw family really enjoy. Quite a few children seemed really interested in it, so here are some links to explain what it is. I am hoping to take Year 5 on a Geocaching adventure during the summer term!

Official [|Geocaching website] A [|Youtube Introduction] [|A Brief Outline]