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Grade 2
Geography and Environmental Studies
Advanced Map Skills
8. Map Features
8.1 Scale and Distance
Master Map Scales and Distance Measurement
You will learn how to use map scales to figure out real distances between places and understand how maps show the world around you.
What You'll Learn
You learn how map scales show real world distances
You practice measuring distances using rulers and your fingers
You discover important map vocabulary like scale and distance
You connect map measurements to actual walking and traveling
What You'll Practice
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You calculate real distances using map scales and measurements
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You identify map features like scales, keys, and grids
3
You solve problems about walking distances between different places
Why This Matters
You need these skills to navigate confidently and understand real distances when exploring your community and planning trips to new places.
This Unit Includes
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Map Scale
Distance Measurement
Map Features
Ruler Usage
Map Vocabulary
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