Symbols and Legends

Students identify symbols on a map. In this map skills lesson, students define what a symbol is and use post-it notes to locate various symbols on the United States map.

Students investigate the United States map. In this map skills geography lesson, students explore city symbols on the map legend and identify them. Students use post-it notes to mark various symbols.

In this legends and keys activity, students answer short answer questions about the legends and keys of maps of Africa. Students complete 4 questions total.

After listening to a series of stories about signs and symbols associated with the United States, pupils discuss the importance of the sun in Native American legends and as a representation of New Mexico. As part of this exploration,...

Students define the meaning of the word country. In this countries of the world map lesson, students identify boundaries, countries, and symbols within countries on the map. Students distinguish the words country and continent.

Students use KWL charts, stores, news, books, and movies to learn about the Presidents and symbols of America. In this Presidents and symbols lesson plan, students participate in many activities that introduce them to the leaders and...

Young scholars draw a map of a room in their house and place a legend on it. They explain the legend orally.

Second graders gain an understanding of maps. They study the components of a map, particularly the legend, the key, the symbols and the area. They develop their own map of a garden.

Students examine and compare different types of maps. In this map skill lesson, students look at neighborhood and national maps on the overhead projector while making comparisons of the symbols and locations. They use a T-chart to record...

First graders identify the seven continents, four major oceans and the cardinal directions. They discover map legends and symbols.