National Geographic
National Geographic: Cardinal Directions and Maps
What are the cardinal directions and how are they used? Discover them and practice using them to find places on maps.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Bus Station: Position on a Map
Help Jamal read maps, describe directions, and identify coordinates in this series of interactive exercises.
BBC
Bbc: Landscapes: Map Skills: Symbols and Keys
A guide for young learners to understand reading maps and their keys.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Map Key
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the purpose of a map, map symbols, and the map key or legend. Activote questions reinforce the concepts.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Edible Geography
Students learn directional geography and the physical geography of a state by making an edible map using different objects to display the different geographical landmarks.