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A map key is a little box of information found at the bottom of a map. It contains an explanation of what the different lines and symbols on the map mean, as well as a scale for you to work out distance.
Map reading and keys. Symbols show important landmarks, places and areas. They are used because maps are usually too small to contain lots of writing. A key is a guide which explains what the...
From amusement parks to hiking trails, maps are your secret tool to find your way. You’ll discover cool symbols, colorful lines, and secret keys that make map reading easy and fun. Next time...
This film introduces pupils to maps and how to use them - including map keys, symbols, compass points and co-ordinates.
You can use this Map Symbols Activity Pack to teach children what map symbols are and why they are used. The pack includes an interactive and informative PowerPoint, which outlines what map symbols are and identifies a range of different ordnance survey map symbols including boundaries, roads and paths, tourist information and natural features.
These map symbols are very helpful for both KS1 and KS2 children to learn during Geography lessons to develop their fieldwork skills. Like all of our handy resources, you can quickly and easily download and print these information sheets and start using them in the classroom right away.
Map Key - The key tells us what different symbols, colors, and lines on a map mean. Compass Rose - This shows us directions on a map. Example: north, south, east, west. Scale - Scale shows what a distance on a map is actually equal to the distance on Earth. For example, a map might state 1" equals 1,000 miles.
