Teaching maps

Using a Map Grid

These fantastic activities are definitely the way to go.

A map is a representation of a place, usually drawn on a flat surface. It shows how things are related to each other in terms of their locations, distances, and sizes.

Map skills can be tricky for students. Learn how to teach map skills with different activities, worksheets, videos, and books. You can teach them about map grids and other types of maps. Plus, you'll teach about directions and reading a map.

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Vocabulary Words A map is a flat drawing of all or parts of the Earth.

Teach elementary students about map skills with Me On The Map hands-on activities that help them understand their place in the world. Includes free flipbook.

Learning the basics of mapping skills is an important concept to teach and reinforce throughout late elementary and early middle school. Despite the fact that we live in a digital world where handheld GPS devices can pinpoint our exact location on Earth, knowing how to read a map and the basics of latitude and longitude is crucial. That being said, teaching about those concepts can be challenging, sometimes. (Especially latitude and longitude for some reason!) Here are my favorite resources…

These map activity printables are super easy to print and color. They make the perfect scouts, summer camp or nature activity for kids!

Map Symbols anchor chart: Social Studies unit for Kindergarten