Tiny pictures used on a map to show where things are.
Symbols
It tells us what different symbols mean.
Key
Which direction would you take going from pond to playground?
We would go North
A thing that shows direction North - South - East - West
Compass
What are the 4 main direction does a compass show?
North - South - East - West
What is a map?
A map is a drawing or a picture of a place
What is this thing, and how does it help us?
A compass. It helps us find the direction.
If you see this symbol on the map, what would it represent?
It would represent an airport.
If you see this symbol on the map, what should it represent?
It should represent a post office.
If you see this symbol on the map, what should it represent?
It should represent a restaurant.
Why should we use symbols on the map, instead of drawing the place?
It's easier to draw a symbol than a place.
What does the map key show?
It shows what symbols or pictures on the map mean.
How do maps help us?
They help us find places and things.
From Great Circle to the Post office, which direction should we follow?
We should go West.
From Gold Street to the Leaf Street, which direction should we follow?
We should go South.
