Map+Skills



Below are websites and videos that will help you better understand and review your map skills!

[|Reading a map]- Use the map at the top of the page to answer the questions that will review map skills (coordinates). [|Where is Japan]- This is a nice interactive book that reviews map skills. Click on the blue "Next" button at the top of the page to read the book. Make sure you answer the comprehension questions that appear on some of the pages. [|PBS- Franny's Feet]- This is a fun activity where you click on the globe to bring Franny to different countries to learn about those countries. [|National Geo Family Adventure]- Select from 3 trip adventures, answering questions using your map skills to continue your adventure. [|PBS Kids Where's Buster]- This is a fun game where you must use your map skills to discover where Buster is. [|Fishing for Words- Maps and Globes]- This is a fun activity that will ask you to complete a crossword puzzle with words related to map skills. Listen to the directions and good luck!

Below is a music video that explains the concepts of Latitude and Longitude.

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