A guide for young learners to understand reading maps and their keys.

This lesson plan offers detailed instructions on the types and uses of map symbols.

In this ten question quiz, students can assess their understanding of key geographical features on maps.

This site has a colorful display of information about Texas. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

A list of key facts about the state of Pennsylvania, including information about Pennsylvania's state symbols. Useful extras for teachers include black-line masters of concept diagrams, maps, and thought organizers.

Interactive map maker in which students can manipulate world maps adding layers and data with multiple sources of information.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the basic parts of a map including the map title, compass rose and map legend.

Details on the different types of maps, scale, and symbols.

In this lesson, Mimi Norton integrates world geography with the study of Chinese culture and history by engaging her young students in a variety of activities to locate natural and human-made landmarks on maps of China. To build...

Lesson that helps students understand maps, map directions, and map symbols. Students use teacher-created maps to locate numbered keys on the playground.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the purpose of a map, map symbols, and the map key or legend. Activote questions reinforce the concepts.

Do you need information about Alabama? Find facts, a map, and state symbols. Pictures of many of the state symbols are included.

A colorful site with basic information about Kansas. Includes a map, facts about the state, and information about the state symbols.

By following the hyperlinks on the image map of Canada, one can learn about the symbols of each province and territory, as well as connect with each of provincial and territorial web pages.

The USGS offers detailed information on Types of Cartograms, Congressional Districts, Software for Cartograms, Publications, and a Carto-Gallery.

This is a colorful collection of maps, facts and symbols of Hawaii. Also includes the Hawaiian flag.

A comprehensive website on Taiwan. Includes colored maps, geographic information, and articles. Click on any tab above the maps to find much more information on topics such as famous Taiwanese, flags, symbols, travel, weather, and lots...

Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the South American country of Bolivia. Content covered includes photos, symbols, provinces, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture,...

Enchanted Learning provides this fact sheet for California as well as a state map, pictures, state symbols, and links to related information.

Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Costa Rica. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, geography, climate, population, culture, maps,...

Comprehensive reference tool with an abundance of country specific information about the Central American country of Panama. Content covered includes photos, symbols, history, economy, maps, and lesson plans.

The home of the official website of the Embassy of Costa Rica is full of excellent information about the government, geography, economy, culture, tourism, national symbols, and environment of this beautiful country. Includes photos and a...

This site has a colorful display of information about New Hampshire. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

This site has a colorful display of information about Ohio. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.