Map Elements and Directions

The video tutorial introduces first graders to the elements of a map, including the title, symbols, key/legend, compass rose, and cardinal directions. Students learn the significance of each element and how they help in understanding and navigating maps. The tutorial concludes with a challenge for students to identify these elements on a map.

What is a map primarily described as in the lesson?

• A collection of symbols

• A drawing of a city

• A picture taken from above

• A list of countries

What is the title of a map compared to?

• A map's name

• A map's compass

• A map's legend

• A map's symbol

What do symbols on a map help us understand?

• The population

• The weather

• The history of a place

• The location of features

What is another name for the key on a map?

• The compass

• The scale

• The title

• The legend

What does the compass rose resemble?

• A star

• A building

• A flower

• A tree

Which direction does 'N' stand for on a compass rose?

• North

• South

• West

• East

What mnemonic is suggested to remember the cardinal directions?

• Never Eat Salty Walnuts

• Never Eat Sour Watermelons

• Never Eat Slimy Worms

• Never Eat Sweet Waffles

Which element helps us find directions on a map?

• The key

• The compass rose

• The symbols

• The title

How many elements of a map were discussed in the lesson?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the final task for students after learning about map elements?

• Write a story about a map

• Draw a map

• Label a map with elements

• Create a new symbol