Practice questions: Identifying map symbols Grade 1

🌍 Topic Summary

Map symbols are like a secret code that helps us read maps. Instead of writing out the names of places or things, maps use small pictures or shapes to show what's there. Learning these symbols is like learning a new language that lets you understand the world around you!

In Grade 1, you'll start with the most common and important symbols. These symbols might represent things like roads, rivers, schools, or parks. By understanding what each symbol means, you can easily find your way around a map and learn about different places.

🔑 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term with its correct definition:

Match the correct pairs:

• 🗺️ 1 - A
• 🚗 2 - B
• 🌊 3 - C
• 🏫 4 - D
• 🌳 5 - E

✏️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Words: symbols, map, roads, river, park

1. A ______ uses _______ to show us different places.
2. _________ help us drive from one place to another.
3. We can have a picnic in the _______.
4. A _______ is a flowing body of water.

Answers:

1. A map uses symbols to show us different places.
2. Roads help us drive from one place to another.
3. We can have a picnic in the park.
4. A river is a flowing body of water.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you are drawing a map of your neighborhood. What are three important places you would include, and what symbols would you use to represent them? Why did you choose those symbols?