4.SS.20.A
Apply mapping elements, including grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses, to create and interpret maps.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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mapping elementsgrid systemslegendssymbolsscalescompass rosesmaps
Skills
- apply (mapping elements to create maps) #dok2
- interpret (mapping elements on maps) #dok2
- identify (grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, compass roses) #dok1
- analyze (the use of mapping elements for map understanding) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify mapping elements such as grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses. #dok1
- I can use mapping elements to create a map that communicates geographic information. #dok2
- I can interpret maps by using grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses. #dok2
- I can analyze how mapping elements help readers understand and use a map accurately. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Mapping elements help us create and understand maps effectively.
- Using grid systems, legends, symbols, scales, and compass roses allows us to communicate and interpret geographic information.
Essential Questions
- Why are mapping elements like legends and grid systems important for reading maps?
- How do you use a compass rose and scale to gather information from a map?
- What information can you learn from the symbols and legends on a map?
- How would a map be different if one of the mapping elements was missing?
- How do mapping elements help people accurately locate and understand places on a map?