Compasses and Maps
Tap a card to explore What Is a Map? · The Cardinal Points · The Compass Rose · Compass and North · Reading Maps: Legend · Map Scale · Globe or Flat Map? · Latitude and Longitude · GPS and Satellites · Treasure Maps · Sun and North Star · Navigators' Maps.
Ages 7–10
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What Is a Map? — Explore the world with maps!
A map is a drawing of the world or part of it. It shows where places like cities, rivers, and mountains are. Maps help you find your way.
The Cardinal Points — Discover North, South, East, and West!
The cardinal points are North, South, East, and West. They help you find your way on maps and in nature. You will learn how to find them and why they are useful.
The Compass Rose — Find directions on maps!
The compass rose shows you where North, South, East and West are on a map. It helps you not to get lost when exploring new places.
Compass and North — Find out how compasses point north!
Did you know a compass helps you find north? The compass needle always points to Earth's magnetic north.
Reading Maps: Legend — Discover hidden map symbols!
Do you know what legends and symbols are on maps? They help you understand what each drawing means. Let's learn to read maps together!
Map Scale — Discover how to read maps!
The map scale shows how the real world is made smaller on paper. It helps you understand distances between places. Every map can have a different scale!
Globe or Flat Map? — See how we view our planet!
Our planet is round, but we can see it on globes or flat maps. Each shows Earth in a different way. Let’s explore how they work!
Latitude and Longitude — Find your place on Earth!
Latitude and longitude are imaginary lines that help us find any place in the world. We use them on maps and globes to locate countries, cities, or even your home!
GPS and Satellites — How do we know our location?
GPS helps you find out where you are in the world! It works with satellites that orbit around the Earth.
Treasure Maps — Discover secrets with grid squares!
Treasure maps use grid squares to help find hidden treasures. Each square has a letter and a number to show the exact spot. Ready for a treasure hunt?
Sun and North Star — Find your way using the sky!
Did you know you can use the Sun and the North Star to find your way? They help you know where north, south, east and west are.
Navigators' Maps — How did Portuguese sailors navigate?
Portuguese navigators used special maps to explore the world. These maps helped them find new sea routes. Find out how they were made!
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