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One of the most important skills in reading maps is understanding scale. This measurement worksheet teaches second graders to use map scale to determine true distances. They’ll practice measuring distance on a map with a ruler, then use scale to find distance in miles.
Measuring Distance On A Map Worksheets - there are 8 printable worksheets for this topic. Worksheets are Measuring distance work, Grade 9 mapwork, A g...
We can measure distance on a map using a string or cotton thread. To understand this, try the following activity. Activity 3.6: Measuring with a thread 1. Carry out library research on how we can use a string or thread to measure distance on a map. 2. Make notes pointing out all the steps involved.
Use these Social Studies worksheets to teach map skills, including using a compass rose, using a scale of miles, reading a map key, finding places on a street map.
To show distances accurately on a map, mapmakers use a scale. A map scale helps you measure distance on a map. Look at the scale on this map. It shows that 1 centimetre equals. 10 kilometres. That means that 1 centimetrs on the map stands for. 10 kilometres on Earth.
Learn to read and interpret maps with our map skills worksheets, that will effectively train the children of grade 1 through grade 5 in understanding directions, using simple coordinates, calculating actual distances using a map scale, or following directional instructions.
Explore more than 88 "Measuring Distance On Maps" resources for teachers, parents and pupils as well as related resources on "Scale And Distance". Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, teaching ideas at Twinkl!
