Map Parts

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Objective

I can identify the basic parts of a map, like the title, key, and compass rose.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

Vids4Kids.tv · 3:27

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    A map uses symbols to represent different places.

  2. 2

    A map key tells you what the symbols on a map mean.

  3. 3

    A compass rose shows you the directions on a map.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

8 questions

1

What is the name of the map we saw in the video?

2

What does a map key help you understand?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name three things that are found on a map.

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