This resource introduces basic map elements and skills such as how to read a coordinate grid on a map, an acronym for a compass rose, title, and map key (legend). It also discusses the different styles of map scales and the use for each, with examples. Finally, it explains the different types of maps (political, population, elevation, and physical) and includes a visual and examples of each type. I made this for my third grade kiddos and they loved it! It breaks down the material into manageable