Exploring Our World: Maps for Grade 1
A Grade 1 social studies worksheet introducing basic map concepts, including identifying common map features and understanding directions.
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Exploring Our World: Maps
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Follow the instructions for each section. Read carefully and do your best!
A shows us where places are.
Maps can show us how to get from one place to .
A helps us find where we are.
1. What does a compass rose on a map help us find?
Colors
Directions
Animals
Food
2. What is a map key (or legend) used for?
Drawing pictures
Telling a story
Explaining symbols on a map
Storing treasure
Draw a simple map of your bedroom. Include at least three things you would find in your room. Label them.
1. All maps show us how to get to the moon.
True
False
2. The 'N' on a compass rose stands for North.
True
False
Look at the treasure map below. Follow the directions to find the treasure! Draw a line from the 'Start' to the 'Treasure Chest'.
Directions:
1. Start at the 'X'.
2. Go North past the palm tree.
3. Turn East and go past the mountain.
4. Go South until you reach the treasure chest!