# has used a variety of maps and atlases to extend ~ knowledge of the world's geography. ^ has learnt about the continents, with special detail paid to the countries and capitals of  Europe.

# can identify the continents of the world and has extended ~ knowledge of their geography through the use of a variety of maps and atlases.

^ has learnt about the Earth's continents with special detail paid to the countries and capitals of Europe.

^ has become skilled in the use of indexes and grid references to find out about some of the countries of the world.

^ has extended ~ skills using atlases and is beginning to use an index successfully.

# can locate objects by using grid references and co-ordinates.

# has worked carefully in all areas of this subject.

Although # has shown an interest in geography, ~ work would benefit from a little bit more care.

^ has tried hard to use a variety of atlases and maps and has extended ~ knowledge of the world. ^ has produced work of a pleasing standard.

^ has used a variety of atlases and maps and has extended ~ knowledge of the continents and countries of the world. ^ has produced work of a pleasing standard.

^ is able to draw ~ own maps and design a relevant key.

# can extract information from maps and atlases and is beginning to use an index successfully.

# can extract information from maps and atlases and uses an index successfully.

^ is beginning to show an understanding of basic geographical skills but needs to find the confidence to contribute to class discussions.

^ skills using atlases are improving and ^ can make use of indexes and contents pages.  

^ skills using reference books are improving and ^ can make use of indexes and contents pages in atlases. 

# can draw a sketch map, using symbols and keys.

# has learnt to use letter and number co-ordinates and is beginning to apply this skill in ~ work.

^ can use letter and number co-ordinates carefully. 
 
^ can use letter and number co-ordinates on a simple map, and can use symbols and keys.

^ can use letter and number co-ordinates on a simple map, and has learnt to use symbols and keys.

# can use letter and number co-ordinates on a map, and understands the meanings of symbols and keys.