Help younger learners develop their map skills with this simple worksheet, which includes 12 questions utilizing a map legend that involves highway markers, population indicators, and other landmark signs.

Concepts

map keys, map symbols, map skills

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils design similar maps of their own neighborhoods or local communities, and write questions and answers modeled on those presented in this resource. Then, have them share their work with their peers as an in-class assignment

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should already be familiar with cardinal directions and a compass rose

Pros

• Legend uses color to signify particular map features 
• Includes answer key

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.2.4 RI.3.4 RI.4.4