Exploring Maps: A Journey for Young Explorers

What is a map often used for in an amusement park?

• Buying souvenirs

• Finding your favorite rides

• Ordering food

• Playing games

What might you use a map for in a shopping mall?

• Locating stores

• Finding a restroom

• Checking movie times

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

Before smartphones, what was a common way to navigate?

• Using a physical map

• Asking for directions

• Following the stars

• GPS devices

How did people find their way before Google Maps?

• Following the sun

• Asking birds

• Physical maps

• Using stars

What might a squiggly blue line represent on a map?

• A river

• A hiking trail

• A railroad track

• A road

What can landmarks on a map help you identify?

• Time zones

• Weather conditions

• Surrounding features

• Your exact address

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

What does a red dashed line likely represent on a map?

• A highway

• A river

• A walking path

• Railroad tracks

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

What might a big green area on a map indicate?

• A desert

• A lake

• A park

• A shopping mall

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

What does a legend on a map help you do?

• Measure distances

• Identify countries

• Find the north direction

• Understand map symbols

What tool on a map shows directions?

• Key

• Compass

• Scale

• Legend