1. Let’s Learn about Map Elements
North America, Washington, D.C. and Maryland
By Barb Cino

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

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

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

5. Answer the questions on the next few slides about this map
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.

6. Let’s practice using the compass rose!
1. The White House is ---- of the Washington Monument.
a. north c. East
b. south d. West

7. Ready for another question?
2. The Lincoln Memorial is ---- of the Washington Monument.
a. east c. north
b. west d. south

8. Here’s another question.
3. Find the Potomac River. It is located west of the ---
a. White House c. Lincoln Memorial
b. Washington Monument d. compass rose

9. 3 things you have learned about map elements
Give me !
3 things you have learned about map elements
2 things you want to know more about
1 question you still have