Mapping It Out

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Mapping It Out

• Grade 2
• Social Studies Online

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Blueprint Skill Geography Grade 2

• Recognize that a map contains elements such as
  title, scale, symbols, legends, grids, and
  cardinal and intermediate directions.

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Whats on a map?

• Maps have a lot of information, but you need to
  know how to read them. There are several parts to
  a map which explain details and help you really
  see where you are and where you're going.

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Legend

• Maps often have symbols to represent such
  features as highways, small roads, campgrounds,
  and rest areas. These symbols are listed in the
  legend.

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Compass

• The compass shows the directions on a map north,
  south, east, and west.

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Index

• The index tells you where to find a specific
  place on a map. Depending on the size and type of
  map you're using, the index can help you locate a
  city, town, or street.

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Scale

• The scale helps you measure the distance betweeen
  two places. When you know the distance you can
  calculate how long the trip will take.