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Exploring Our World: Map Elements

A kindergarten social studies worksheet introducing basic map elements like symbols and directions.

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Exploring Our World: Map Elements

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Follow the instructions for each section. This worksheet will help you learn about maps!

1. What does a map show us?

a

A story

b

A picture of a place

c

A song

d

A game

2. A map uses   to show things like trees or houses.

3. The   helps us know which way is North, South, East, and West.

4. Draw a simple symbol you might see on a map to show a tree.

5. All maps look exactly the same.

T

True

F

False

6. A map can help you find your way.

T

True

F

False

7. Look at the map below. Circle the 'X' that marks the spot! (This is a simplified map to introduce basic map reading.)

Simplified treasure map with an X