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 story
A picture of a place
A song
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.
True
False
6. A map can help you find your way.
True
False
7. Look at the map below. Circle the 'X' that marks the spot! (This is a simplified map to introduce basic map reading.)

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