Grade 1 study

What is a map?

A map is a drawing that shows places and how they are arranged. It is like looking down at the world from above.

What is a map legend?

A legend is a small box on a map that explains what the symbols mean.. The little box that explains symbols is the legend. Check it first.

Is this true? A compass rose is not a symbol on a map that shows the four main directions: north, south, east, and west.

No. A compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the four main directions: north, south, east, and west. It helps you know which way is which.

What does location mean?

Location is the place where something is found. You can describe a location using words like next to, between, north of, or near.

What is a route?

A route is the path you follow to go from one place to another.. Trace a path from start to end. That path is the route.

Is this true? A symbol is a small picture or shape on a map that stands for something real.

Yes. A tiny picture stands for a real place. A book picture can mean library.

Match each prompt to its fact.

What is a map? → A map is a drawing that shows places and how they are arranged.; What is a map legend? → A legend is a small box on a map that explains what the symbols mean.; What is a compass rose? → A compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the four main directions: north, south, east, and west.; What does location mean? → Location is the place where something is found.

Put these ideas in lesson order.

map → legend → compass rose → location