Globes, maps, photographs, and satellite images contain geographic information. Maps often have a title, legend or key, compass orientation, author, date, grid, and scale.
GPS may help us get around, but reading a map is still a valuable skill. It can help improve reading, visual discrimination and problem-solving. Try this free worksheet with your kids to help them understand map symbols and locate places. It's fun, and will strengthen their map-reading ability.
Young students often don't get to practice cardinal and intercardinal directions in the digital age, but it's an important social studies and geography concept to learn. This PDF provides colorful compasses for them to practice with, giving them a real-world skill for common curriculum and independent living.
Kids today use electronic devices for directions, but map reading and map keys are important skills. This PDF worksheet introduces students to a map of Africa, and helps them link map symbols in a key with the destinations. They can use the key to answer the questions and get a feel for a real safari!