Digimap for Schools Resource Centre

Introduction to our Locational Knowledge resources

An introduction to the aims and content of our 12 resources on Locational Knowledge for Primary.

1 Where in the world?

In this resource pupils discuss the meaning of the word 'country'. They identify their...

In this resource, pupils discuss modes of travel, migration and identify story locations in Digimap...

3 The world came to my place today

This resource helps pupils to develop insight into the source of their everyday goods. Pupils list...

4 Topically where

This resource aims to develop locational knowledge by investigating places and features that have...

5 Discovering where in atlases (age 5-7)

This resource offers a fun introduction to the four cardinal points of the compass. Pupils follow a...

6 Discovering where in atlases (age 8-11)

Through a set of challenges, develop pupils' knowledge of the eight compass points. This...

7 Locating places and features

This resource introduces the role of grid lines on maps. Pupils will learn the major lines of...

8 My country, my place

This resource develops pupils' locational knowledge of the United Kingdom and provides an...

9 Exploring time zones

In this resource, pupils learn about time zones and the world's rotation.

10 Themes, projections and world regions

In this resource pupils investigate world biomes, map projections and different world regions.

11 Developing place knowledge (age 5-7)

Pupils create a 'map of places' by annotating a map of the United Kingdom in Digimap for...