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The Land Around Us

"Explore the fascinating world of maps and their role in understanding locations. Learn about map titles, legends, grids, scales, and cardinal directions. Engaging and informative!"

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The Land Around Us

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  1. The Land Around Us An Introduction to Maps By: Mrs. Miles

  2. Maps Show Us How and Where To Go • Maps show us Location; where places are

  3. Maps have Titles • The Map Title tells you what kind of map you are looking at

  4. Maps have Legends • The Map Legend tells you what the symbols on the map mean

  5. Maps have a Map Grid • A Map Grid is a set of lines that divide the map into columns and rows of a square

  6. Maps have a Scale • A Map Scale helps you find the real distance between two places

  7. Maps show Directions Cardinal Directions are the main directions; North, South, East, and West

  8. Think About It! • What is a Map? • What is a Map Title? • What is a Map Legend used for? • What is a Map Grid used for? • What is a Map Scale? • What are the Cardinal Directions?

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