Geography & Map Skills - Reading a Map & Globe Activities & Worksheets

Make teaching mapping skills fun with this map skills mini unit! It covers geography and map navigation basics, including foundational vocabulary; using a compass rose, map key, and simple grid to navigate and read maps and globes; locating continents, oceans, poles, and the equator; and more.

Here's what's included:

1. Map Skills Anchor Charts and Vocabulary Cards (map, globe, equator, prime meridian, North Pole, South Pole, latitude, longitude, coordinate, compass rose, key, scale, physical feature, continent, country, state, city)
2. Mapping Skills Reader (2 levels* See the preview for a complete list of what is covered in each reader.)
3. Locating Continents and Oceans Worksheet
4. Compare & Contrast Globes & Maps Worksheet (2 levels*)
5. Using a Map Key/Legend Worksheet
6. Using a Compass Rose Worksheet (2 levels*)
7. Using a Simple Grid Coordinate Game
8. Cardinal Directions Treasure Hunt Game
9. Cardinal Directions Moving Map Game
10. Create an Island Map Activity with Writing Extension

*2 levels of difficulty included to differentiate activities to meet your individual students' and classroom's needs.

Note that some of the unit is USA-specific.

Please download the preview before purchasing.