Natural England - Language of Landscape
Language of Landscape
Schoolchildren across England, Scotland and Wales have the chance to get their hands on free Ordnance Survey maps, as the national mapping agency launches the Free maps for 11-year-olds scheme.
This year Ordnance Survey is working with Natural England to offer teachers an additional resource. A booklet entitled The Language of Landscape 
, also created with help from the Geographical Association, will be distributed to teachers in England and features practical lesson ideas and tips on further incorporating map work into the curriculum.
Lesson Resources
Lesson 1: Getting to know your map: Activity cards
Lessons 2 and 3: Get outside with your map: Bringing your map to life
Lesson 4: Creating a route card: Route card template and example route card
Further support for teachers is also available on Ordnance Survey’s MapZone website which offers a range of educational games. There is also the online explore portal, which allows users to plot, share and search for routes on Ordnance Survey mapping. Teachers are using the site, which is free to access, to highlight different map symbols to their pupils. Visit explore at www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/explore.
For more information call the free maps helpline on 0845 337 3133 or email freemapenquiries@ordnancesurvey.co.uk