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We've collected some of our top map reading resources all in one place to get you started in this vital outdoor skill. Too easy for you? Expand your knowledge with Map reading - advanced guides. Discover how contour lines on maps are used to understand the terrain around you, including gradients of hills, valleys and steepness of climbs.

Have you ever wondered what a map scale is, or the difference between OS Landranger and Explorer maps? Our quick guide to understanding map scales will help!

OS maps are covered in a series of blue grid lines that are used to pinpoint exact locations anywhere on a map. Learn what these are called and how to find a grid reference. Rather than just showing north, modern compasses have many features to assist in planning and navigation. Find out what compass you need. Navigating using a map and a compass is a fantastic life skill and complements any GPS device. Measuring distance is a key map reading tool to see how far you've travelled or how far your planned route takes you.

Learn how to easily measure distance with our quick and simple guide. Learn how to use OS Maps in 10 simple steps. Use your desktop and mobile devices to find footpaths, bridleways and recreational paths as well as over , routes.

Sign up to receive the very best of OS and its group of companies, straight to you by email. Site search. Map reading skills - beginner's guides Map Reading. Teaching Tools. Award Certificates. More Teacher Helpers. Alphabet ABCs. Numbers and Counting. Shapes Basic. More Kindergarten. Word Search Generator. Multiple Choice Generator. Fill-in-the-Blanks Generator. More Generator Tools. Full Website Index. Use these Social Studies worksheets to teach map skills, including using a compass rose, using a scale of miles, reading a map key, finding places on a street map.

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Blank maps of each continent, numbered maps for the United States, and more. Print out dozens of worksheets on the 50 states and capitals. Log In. Become a Member. Early Literacy. Spelling Lists. Chapter Books. Social Studies. Valentine's Day St. Teacher Helpers. Pre-K and Kindergarten. Worksheet Generator. Map Skills. Basic Map Skills. Learn the cardinal directions of North, South, West, and East with this fun direction-following activity.

View PDF. Filing Cabinet. Quickly access your most used files AND your custom generated worksheets! Use the map of "Lakeside Campground" to answer the questions about the cardinal directions North, South, East, and West.

Neighborhood Map. As you travel around this neighborhood, tell which direction you're moving. Includes cardinal directions: North, West, South, and East. Davis Street. Tell which direction you'd travel as you move between cities. Includes intermediate directions: northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest. Where I Live.

Students write exactly where they live, including continent, country, state, town, and street. Industry Map of the USA. This map of the USA shows major industries of mining, farming, lumber, oil, and fishing. Use the map to answer the questions.

Using a Map Scale Basic. Use the scale and the cut-out ruler to find the distance between objects on this map. Using a Map Scale Intermediate. Use the scale of miles on this USA map to calculate the distance between cities.

Latitude and Longitude. Tell which city and state is located at the given coordinates. Intermediate level. USA Latitude and Longitude 2. Match the city name with the coordinates. Write the city name on the map. Easy level does not include coordinates that fall between lines. Find the longitude and latitude coordinates of the cities and label them on the map. Canada Latitude and Longitude. Hemispheres, Latitude and Longitude. A fifteen question review on latitude, longitude, and hemispheres. Includes fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and short answer questions.

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