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Finding a Spot on a Map Worksheet

A map-coordinate task asks learners to read the grid location of named town places and record each coordinate.
Grades
Grades 2–5, Elementary
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Preparation
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Updated Aug 10, 2021

Subject
Social Studies, Math, Geometry, Geography
Topic
Graphing, Maps
Resource types
Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets
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What's inside this resource

This resource is great for helping students learn to find locations on a map using coordinate pairs. It's a great way to help them practice their skills and learn new concepts.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Use grid references to locate places on a map

  • Record a map position in the worksheet’s coordinate convention

Teaching tips

  • Model the map’s stated coordinate order with one location before learners work independently, since grid conventions can vary.

Skills covered

  • Grid navigation — Follow two coordinate dimensions

  • Map reading — Locate named community places

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Map coordinates

  • Town locations

  • Grid references

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