There are many different maps for the same place. Not all information about a place can be displayed on one piece of paper. For maps to communicate, they must focus on showing a limited number of things.
Look through your social studies or geography textbook. List the different kinds of maps that are included.
| Type of map | What the map shows | Name of textbook | Page # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which did you think was most interesting? | |||
In the next lesson, you'll learn a lot more about how a legend is the key to unlocking the secrets of a map. What are the maps in the teaching poster and map packet pages? What do you think each map shows?
| Type of map | What the map shows |
|---|---|
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