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How do we use map symbols?

Learn why and how we use symbols on maps to represent details efficiently. Explore map-making techniques and decode common map symbols with fun activities.

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How do we use map symbols?

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  1. How do we use map symbols?

  2. Why do we use symbols? • When drawing a map to scale it is important to include as much detail as possible – however not all the detail will fit on the map so we have to use a key of different symbols, abbreviations and letters to represent the main items on the map

  3. Think about it this way . . . . • Imagine that you have to draw a map that shows the route from your house to the school – but you are not allowed any words . . .this means that we need to use symbols to show what we would pass on the way . . .

  4. Do you know any map symbols? Draw a symbol on the board and then write below what it is!

  5. 8. C G 7. 9. 10. So what do they all mean?

  6. Activity- Symbols for your bedroom

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