Primary 5 to 7 were keen to get outdoors to combine using their maths and technologies skills this morning.
Through a practical activity which included the use of
technology, children developed their understanding of the link between compass points and angles. The children logged on to Google Maps and used the shared location function to access the compass function. They were able to use the app to identify the directions of the 4 points of the compass namely, North, South, East and West and relate them to their immediate location.
They then applied their knowledge of angles to calculate and draw their own chalk compasses, extending the task to create some 8-point compasses with accuracy.
As the Sun was shining, we decided to go outdoors to enjoy some cross-country distance running in the afternoon too – an active day all round!
