This Scottish place names resource (Word, 50KB) teaches skills in researching, analysing and communicating information about local place names. The strong responsibility of all link (Literacy across learning) encourages learners to understand and compare a range of maps, e.g. read a key, know that maps are texts that give us information about the land.

The resource can also be used to explore the historical, geographical and linguistic nature of place and street names in a local community within Scotland. It provides the opportunity for learners to develop skills in reading maps to walk common routes in their local area whilst exploring their built and natural heritage. The context for learning uses social studies as its lead curriculum area. However, there is a strong literacy focus through gathering and evaluating information.

Early / first level  

Early / First level Interdisciplinary planning approach (Word, 115KB)

Early / First level Learning journey (Word, 2.4MB)

Second level

Second level Interdisciplinary planning approach (Word, 115KB)

Second level Learning journey (Word, 2.3MB)

Third level

Third level Interdisciplinary planning approach (Word, 78KB)

Third level Learning journey (Word, 2.3MB)

Third / Fourth level Interdisciplinary planning approach (Word, 97KB)

Third / Fourth level Learning journey (Word, 2.3MB)