Visual Learning Systems
Reading a Map
The video discusses the common features of maps and how to read them. It uses a state road map as an example and highlights symbols used to represent streets, roads, highways, rivers, and lakes. Mapping part 7/10
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Maps
A teacher-created video to help teach first grade students some mapping basics. Well done and comprehensive. [4:26]
British Council
British Council: Kids Stories: Treasure Map
Read and listen to a story about two children who find a treasure map in a bottle floating in the sea. They follow the map, with the help of a talking parrot, to find the hidden treasure. Students can also view the map online or even...
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Phoenix Learning Group: Map Skills: Using Maps Together (Clip)
An introductory clip to a five-part "Map Skills" series. It emphasizes the importance of combining information from different types of maps in order to get a more complete understanding of a location's characteristics. [1:39]
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There's a Map on My Lap!: All About Maps
Reading from the book "There's a Map on My Lap!: All about Maps" by Tish Rabe (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library). The book introduces beginning readers to types of maps and their parts. [8:02]
