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3rd Grade - How To Read A Map Worksheet

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3rd Grade - How To Read A Map Worksheet

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com Name __________________

How To Read A Map

Directions: First, use clues from the song “How to Read a Map” to
identify and solve 5 important map features. Then in the map
below, circle and label each of those parts.

Airport

Hospital

School

0 50 100 150
MILES

Flower shape - easy to see,


Letters N, W, S and E.
Why does this help and tell me now what does it mean?
It's a ________________________
It shows North, South, East and West.
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How To Read A Map Cont’

How far is it from here to there?


Can we measure distance to anywhere?
The map size is smaller than the real world.
Look for the _____________________
It is like a little ruler that helps you measure distances between
places.

Dots, triangles, colors and many lines;


What do all these things define?
I see a tiny airplane and what is this star?
These are ______________________

How did you know what the symbols are


When you're driving around, like in a car?
Can you find it on the map and where will it be?
Use the _______________________
It tells you what the symbols mean.

This map doesn't show the entire place.


I know that it's part of a bigger space.
Could it be from England, Iraq or Mexico?
Look for the _____________________
It is a small map that's a more detailed view of part of the main
map.
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“How To Read A Map” Answer Key

Airport

Hospital

School

0 50 100 150
MILES

Flower shape - easy to see,


Letters N, W, S and E.
Why does this help and tell me now what does it mean?
It's a COMPASS ROSS
It shows North, South, East and West.
“How To Read A Map” Answer Key Cont’

How far is it from here to there?


Can we measure distance to anywhere?
The map size is smaller than the real world.
Look for the SCALE
It is like a little ruler that helps you measure distances between
places.

Dots, triangles, colors and many lines;


What do all these things define?
I see a tiny airplane and what is this star?
These are SYMBOLS

How did you know what the symbols are


When you're driving around like in a car?
Can you find it on the map and where will it be?
Use the MAP KEY
It tells you what the symbols mean.

This map doesn't show the entire place.


I know that it's part of a bigger space.
Could it be from England, Iraq or Mexico?
Look for the INSET
It is a small map that's a more detailed view of part of the main
map.

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