What is a map
A drawing that shows the physical features of the Earth
Why do we need maps?
To help us navigate where we want to go
What are the features of a map?
Title, key, compass, and border
Why do we need a title?
To tell us what is shown on the map
Why do we need a key?
To know what the symbols on a map mean
Why do we need a compass?
The compass is used to show direction.
Why do we use a border?
To make our map look neat and clean, and to separate it from other things on a page
What are the cardinal points?
North, East, West, and South
Which way points up?
North
Which way points down?
South
Which way points right?
East
Which way points left?
West
What can we use to remember the cardinal points?
NEWS
