Lets Learn about Map Elements North America, Washington, D.C. and Maryland.

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Lets Learn about Map Elements North America, Washington, D.C. and Maryland

Be a Spy! Look for these map elements! Title Author Key Scale Compass Rose

Can you identify the title? Can you identify the author? Can you identify the scale? Can you identify the compass rose?

Identify the major map element that is missing from this map. Explain why it is important to include this element.

Answer the questions on the next few slides about this map. Double-click on the word Title to create a title for this map. Title: This was adapted from Newsbank KidsPage.

Lets practice using the compass rose! 1. The White House is ---- of the Washington Monument. a.northc. East b. southd. West

Ready for another question? 2. The Lincoln Memorial is ---- of the Washington Monument. a. eastc. north b. westd. south

Heres another question. 3. Find the Potomac River. It is located west of the --- a. White Housec. Lincoln Memorial b. Washington Monument d. compass rose

Give me ! 3 things you have learned about map elements 2 things you want to know more about 1 question you still have