18/08/2026
🗺️ Map Reading: A Practical Life Skill | IMCB Sihala
Today, an engaging and highly informative Map Reading Activity was conducted at IMC. Sihala, providing students and teachers with an opportunity to connect geographical concepts with practical life skills.
The session was led by Professor Abbas Haider, Lecturer in Geography, who delivered a detailed, interactive and thought-provoking lecture on the fundamentals of map reading. He explained the essential elements and requisites required for accurately understanding and interpreting a map, including directions, map title, latitude, longitude, the Equator, geographical coordinates, symbols, scale and other important features.
Professor Abbas Haider particularly emphasized that map reading is not merely an academic skill but an important life skill. He explained how the ability to understand directions and geographical information can prove extremely useful when a person is travelling or finds themselves in an unfamiliar place without clear guidance.
The activity was made especially meaningful through the active participation of both students and teachers. The interactive nature of the session encouraged questions, discussion and practical understanding, making the lecture fruitful for everyone present.
The activity was also graced by the presence of Professor Zahoor Ahmed, Principal, IMCB Sihala, who shared his valuable practical experiences with the participants. He connected everyday observations such as changes in seasons, variations in time, geographical location and climate change with the concepts discussed during the map-reading session. His practical reflections helped students understand how geography is closely connected with our daily lives and the world around us.
The session successfully transformed map reading from a textbook concept into a practical, useful and engaging learning experience. It highlighted the importance of experiential learning and encouraged students to observe, interpret and understand their geographical surroundings.