Community Maps

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Objective

I can use symbols to show places on a map of my community, and explain what each symbol means.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is a symbol on a map? Give an example of a symbol you might see on a map of your neighborhood.

2

What does a map key tell you?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Draw a square. If this square represents the school on your community map, what does it mean? Draw a tree. If this tree represents the park on your community map, what does it mean?

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