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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.
Map Scale. 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.
Here are some measurements and real life sizes of objects on the plans. Fill in the boxes to complete the table: 1. A map scale is 1:1500 If the distance on the map is 500cm, what is the actual distance? 2. A-B measures 16cm and the scale is 4:4000. What is the total length in metres? 3. A man walks 1500 metres.
Browse our map scale worksheets pdf to practice estimating distances using the ratio between a unit length on the map and the actual length on the ground.
Use the scale on the map and the ruler at the bottom of the page to answer the distance questions below. Be sure to measure from the center of the first to the center of the second . 1. How far is it from the soccer ball to the mailbox? 2. How far is it from the bike to the flower? 3. How far is the apple tree from the soccer ball? 4.
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.
Working with scales worksheet. Here is a map of north-western Tasmania. On the map is a 4 cm line that represents an actual distance of 50 km. Without making any measurements or calculations, estimate the direct distance between: Strahan and Queenstown. Stanley and Wynyard.
