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Grade 3 Social Studies
Geographic Thinking
Spatial Skills
33. Map Reading
33.1 Understanding Maps
Understanding Maps: Explore the World Through Map Reading
You will learn how to read maps using the legend, compass rose, scale, and grid so you can find any place in the world with confidence.
What You'll Learn
You will learn what maps are and how they work.
You will identify the legend, compass rose, scale, and grid.
You will explore cardinal directions like north, south, east, west.
You will discover Canada's provinces, territories, and capital cities.
What You'll Practice
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You will match map vocabulary terms to their correct definitions.
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You will identify cardinal and intermediate directions on maps.
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You will answer questions about Canada's geography and map tools.
Why This Matters
Understanding maps gives you the power to find any place in the world and understand how people, land, and water are all connected.
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Map Reading
Compass Rose
Map Legend
Cardinal Directions
Map Scale
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