Map Symbols
Grade 1 · Social Studies · Maps and Globes · New Mexico, USA
Lesson Summary
Understand that maps use small pictures and shapes called symbols.
Explanation
Maps use symbols to stand for real things. A small blue line might mean a river. A tiny airplane picture might show where the airport is. A star might mark the capital city. A map key or legend is a box on the map that tells you what each symbol means. Always check the map key first so you know what the symbols stand for before you read the map.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is a map symbol?
Answer: A small picture or shape on a map that stands for a real thing.
Q2: What is a map key (or legend)?
Answer: A box on the map that tells you what each symbol means.
Q3: What might a blue line on a map stand for?
Answer: A river.
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Map Symbols is a lesson in the Maps and Globes chapter of Grade 1 Social Studies. It is part of the New Mexico, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Map Symbols is taught in Grade 1 as part of the Social Studies curriculum in New Mexico, USA.
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