1. The Land Around Us An Introduction to Maps By: Mrs. Miles

2. Maps Show Us How and Where To Go Maps show us Location; where places are

3. Maps have Titles The Map Title tells you what kind of map you are looking at

4. Maps have Legends The Map Legend tells you what the symbols on the map mean

5. Maps have a Map Grid A Map Grid is a set of lines that divide the map into columns and rows of a square

6. Maps have a Scale A Map Scale helps you find the real distance between two places

7. Maps show Directions Cardinal Directions are the main directions; North, South, East, and West

8. Think About It! What is a Map? What is a Map Title? What is a Map Legend used for? What is a Map Grid used for? What is a Map Scale? What are the Cardinal Directions?