Imagine your community as a giant picture! A map is like a drawing of that picture, showing where important places are, like your school, the park, and even your house. Learning about maps helps us understand where things are in our community and how to get around. We'll practice using map skills, like understanding directions and symbols, so you'll be a map-reading pro in no time!
Match the following terms to their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Symbol | A. A drawing that represents something real on a map. |
| 2. Key/Legend | B. Shows what the symbols on a map mean. |
| 3. Community | C. A group of people living in the same area. |
| 4. Map | D. A drawing showing the location of places. |
| 5. Direction | E. Where something is located (North, South, East, West). |
Match the following:
Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences about maps and communities.
Word Bank: North, South, East, West, school, park, community, map
Answers:
Imagine you are creating a map of your community for new students. What are the five most important places you would include on the map, and why?
Answer should include the 5 most important places in their community and the reason why each place is important.
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