Topic/Skill
Topic: Definition/Tips
Bearings and Scale Diagrams Example
1. Scale The ratio of the length in a model to the
length of the real thing.
2. Scale (Map) The ratio of a distance on the map to the
actual distance in real life.
3. Bearings 1. Measure from North (draw a North line)
2. Measure clockwise
3. Your answer must have 3 digits (eg.
047°)
Look out for where the bearing is measured
from.
4. Compass You can use an acronym such as ‘Never
Directions Eat Shredded Wheat’ to remember the
order of the compass directions in a
clockwise direction.
Bearings: NE=045 ° , W =270 ° etc .
Mr A. Coleman Glyn School
Topic: Definition/Tips
Bearings and Scale Diagrams Example
1. Scale The ratio of the length in a model to the
length of the real thing.
2. Scale (Map) The ratio of a distance on the map to the
actual distance in real life.
3. Bearings 1. Measure from North (draw a North line)
2. Measure clockwise
3. Your answer must have 3 digits (eg.
047°)
Look out for where the bearing is measured
from.
4. Compass You can use an acronym such as ‘Never
Directions Eat Shredded Wheat’ to remember the
order of the compass directions in a
clockwise direction.
Bearings: NE=045 ° , W =270 ° etc .
Mr A. Coleman Glyn School
