1. Getting Direction – Map it Out! Today’s Goal: To learn the basics of using a map. This will include learning the definition of a map legend, identifying the symbols for rivers, lakes, and cities, and locating specific cities on the United States Map.

2. Getting Direction – Map it Out! Did You Know?? One difference between cities and towns is their size

3. Getting Direction – Map it Out! Did You Know?? A map uses different symbols to tell us which communities are cities and which ones are towns

4. Getting Direction – Map it Out! Did You Know?? Those symbols also helps us know how many people live in each community

5. Getting Direction – Map it Out! Did You Know?? A legend tells us what the symbols on a map stand for

6. Getting Direction – Map it Out! Can you figure out what each symbol on this legend stands for? Legend Cities (source: 2000 U.S. Census) Town (1,000 – 10,000) City (10,001 – 100,000) Large City (100,001 – 1,000,000) Major City (More than 1,000,000) Major Rivers