Reading Map Keys, Legends, and Symbols

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Identify and interpret common cartographic symbols, icons, and colors used on map legends.

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Foundations of Map Reading and Global Geography

4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS

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Master foundational cartographic elements including legends, compass directions, scale, and coordinate systems to navigate world physical and political maps.

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Geog4.aWisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Characteristics of place

SS.Geog4.a.2Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Categorize characteristics of the local community (e.g., weather and climate, population, landforms, vegetation, culture, industry). Describe how certain places have meanings that distinguish them from other places. (e.g., shopping mall, park, places of worship).