Social Studies•Geography: Maps and Nigeria
Reading Maps
Understand map features and symbols
12 minIncludes video
Learning Objective
Use maps to locate places and understand geographic features
Parts of a Map
- Title: Tells what the map shows
- Key/Legend: Explains symbols used
- Compass rose: Shows directions (N, S, E, W)
- Scale: Shows how distance on map relates to real distance
Types of Maps
- Political maps: Show countries, states, cities
- Physical maps: Show mountains, rivers, land features
- Road maps: Show roads and highways
Video: Crash Course Kids (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)