Position

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Students develop their representation of position through precise language and the use of grids and compass directions.
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=**Early Stage One** = ||
 * //**SGES1.3: Uses everyday language to describe position and give and follow simple directions.**//


 * Key ideas:**
 * Give and follow simple directions.
 * Use everyday language to describe position. ||

=Stage One = ||
 * //**SGS1.3: Represents the position of objects using models and drawings and describes using everyday language.**//


 * Key ideas:**
 * Represent the position of objects using models and drawings.
 * Describe the position of objects using everyday language including 'left' and 'right'. ||

=Stage Two = ||
 * //**SGS2.3: Uses simple maps and grids to represent position and follow routes.**//


 * Key ideas:**
 * Use simple maps and grids to represent position and show routes.
 * Determine the positions N, S, E and W; NE, NW, SE and SW given one of the directions.
 * Describe the location of an object on a simple map using coordinates or directions. ||

=**Stage Three** = ||
 * //**SGS3.3: Uses a variety of mapping skills.**//


 * Key ideas:**
 * Interpret scales on maps and plans.
 * Make simple calculations using scale. ||