Pupils use a map and bearings to plan where to build wind turbines.
Scenario
Pupils have been engaged by a local council to help plan where wind turbines can be safely constructed. Pupils use the scale of a map and bearings to support the village's green plans.
Curriculum references
| National Curriculum 2 | Measure line segments and angles in geometric figures, including interpreting maps and scale drawings and use of bearings. |
| OCR 10.01c | Use the scale of a map, and work with bearings. Construct and interpret scale drawings. |
| AQA R2 | Use scale factors, scale diagrams and maps. |
| Edexcel R2 | Use scale factors, scale diagrams and maps. |