Mapping on the Farm

Mapping on the Farm

 
KS1 &2 Science based farm visits.

Working in partnership with Alvis Brothers and Farmlink the Industrial Trust, the National leader in the provision of out of classroom curriculum linked activities, can arrange and subject to conditions potentially fund your next STEM based visit.
Mapping the Farm
Science Key Stage 1: Sc1. 1; 2a,b,h.
Science Key Stage 2: Sc1. 2a,b,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m.
Objectives: To understand the position of the farmhouse in relation to its surroundings. The farm can be mapped using a variety of skills. Maps are always drawn from a bird’s eye view. Comparisons can be made between a rural and an urban area.
Methodology: The farmhouse is used as a central point for the map & 5 areas are plotted on it making sure that they are the right direction & approximate distance from the house. Map skills are introduced such as keys, use of colour & symbols.
Key Words: Ordnance Survey, scale, key, symbols, bird’s eye view, compass, grid lines, urban, rural, hamlet, contrast, landuse.
Skills & Concepts: Observation, drawing from observation, use of compasses, spatial skills, working within a group, identifying similarities & differences.
Lesson Plan Classroom activity. Resources:
Timing: Activity - Allow 30 minutes
  1. Arrive, welcome, Health & Safety
  2. Demonstrate use of compasses
  3. Walk round the farm showing areas to be mapped i.e.
    1. (i) Farmhouse, lawn & garden
    2. (ii) wood
    3. (iii) pond
    4. (iv) cattle areas/silage stores
    5. (v) field, compost areas, car park
  4. Break
  5. Divide into 5 groups. Allocate each one an area to map
  6. Return to classroom. Groups draw neat copy of their area.
  7. Lunch (venue weather dependent)
  8. Play time activities (teachers)
  9. Complete maps & mount them onto a large sheet of paper.
  10. Trailer ride through Wrington stopping to make comparisons with city landscapes.
  11. Coach leaves

map extracts (Landranger182) compasses drawing equipment large sheets of paper A4 paper tractor & trailer
Cross Curriculum Linkages delivered by the above activities:
  • Science
  • History
  • Geography
  • Maths
  • English
  • PSHE
  • Technology
  • Other lessons

  Supported by The Ernest Cook Trust