MAPS AND GLOBES

GLOBE a globe is a model of the Earth.

A globe shows that the Earth is round like a ball.

MAPS a map is a flat picture of the Earth.

A world map is a flat picture of the entire Earth.

You can use a globe or a world map to find the continents and the oceans.

Look at the globe in our classroom. Oceans are usually colored blue on globes and maps.

Find the Atlantic Ocean on the globe. Can you find the United States of America on the globe?

We have the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Which ocean is to our west?

Continents are the big bodies of land you see on the globe or a map.

Find North America on the globe. The United States of America is on the continent of North America.

There are other countries in North America. Can you find Canada? Can you find Mexico?

Directions help people find places on globes and maps. A compass rose shows directions.

The North Pole is at the top of the globe. North is the direction going toward the North Pole.

The South Pole is at the bottom of the globe. South is the direction toward the South Pole.

When you stand facing north, all places to your right are east. All places to your left are west.

Look at the globe. Can you find the compass rose?

The letters N,E,S,and W stand for the direction words north, east, south and west.

Symbols are pictures that stand for real things. Maps and globes use symbols.

A map key unlocks those symbols. A map key tells you what each symbol stands for. This symbol might mean: This symbol might mean: Watch out for bears! Watch out for bears!

Activity Idea

Assignment Draw a map of our school. Make a map key to show bathrooms, cafeteria, bathrooms, cafeteria, office and clinic.

Challenge Add roads, parking, sidewalks, trees, and sidewalks, trees, and playgrounds to your map. playgrounds to your map. Remember to include a symbol for each in your MAP KEY.

Draw a compass rose on your map.