Reading a Map
Aligned to C3.D2.Geo.1 — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
A map is a picture of a place from above. Little symbols on a map stand for real things, like a tree or a house.
Worked example
On a map, a small green tree symbol shows where a park is in your town.
Practice questions
- What is a map?
- Name the four directions: north, south, east, west.
- Draw a symbol for your house.
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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.
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Leer un mapa
Un mapa es un dibujo de un lugar visto desde arriba. Los símbolos pequeños del mapa representan cosas reales, como un árbol o una casa.
Ejemplo: En un mapa, un pequeño símbolo de árbol verde muestra dónde está un parque en tu pueblo.
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