What Are the Features of Maps?

Before our young learners delve too far into the wonderful world of Geography, there are certain key skills they’ll need to have under their belts. One such skill is understanding the purpose, types and features of maps and globes.

This map skills worksheet has been designed to help your students learn about some of the common features of maps. Some such features include:

• scale
• legends and keys
• symbols
• compass rose
• latitude and longitude.

Students are required to identify each of these features on the map provided.

A Variety of Ways to Use This Resource

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.  

This resource can be used for multiple applications! It could be used as:

• an independent/individual activity
• a whole-class lesson/review (via smartboard)
• a homework task
• an exit ticket
• a summative assessment.

Before You Download

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This resource was created by Emma Welton, a Teach Starter collaborator.