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