Engage your students in learning the fundamental basic tools of geography and map skills with these no-prep printable activities! Students will learn about the parts of a map, how to use cardinal directions, how to use a map grid, how to use a map scale and the characteristics of different types of maps! The start of a new school year is the perfect time to teach students mapping skills or refresh their memories on skills they've learned in the past! These activities require no prep - just print and use them with your classes. These activities are also included in the Geography and Map Skills Unit Bundle. What's Included: ⭐8 Different Activities - informational text and corresponding activities are included to teach students the basics of geography and map skills. Geography Skills Definitions Activity The Parts of a Map Informational Text and Activity Cardinal Directions Informational Text and Activity Think Like A Geographer! Activity (skill: cardinal directions) How to Use a Map Grid Informational Text and Activity How to Use a Map Scale Informational Text and Activity Types of Maps Video Quest (students will watch a YouTube video from Pursuit of History and answer questions) Mega City (students will utilize all the knowledge they've learned to "build" Mega City!) ⭐Answer Keys - your time is valuable and the answer keys are included for you! Students will: ✅ Record definitions and write a sentence using each vocabulary word ✅ Understand the different parts of a map ✅ Measure distance and learn how to read a map scale ✅ Use a map grid to find places on a map ✅ Learn the significance of a compass rose and how to use cardinal directions to find the locations of different places ✅ Learn about the different types of maps What other people are saying about this resource: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This was a great differentiated tool that I was able to use in my classroom. I had students that were excelling in mapping and needed to be challenged and this allowed me to do that." - Patti M. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"My students loved the Mega City in this pack! They got to work on it when they finished early and they loved customizing everything for their own cities!" - Katie C. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"My students loved using this resource! It was very well thought out and highly engaging! Thank you for taking time to create a quality resource!" - Amy O. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I use this resource as an introduction/refresher to map skills and geography at the beginning of each year. The activities are pertinent and engaging. I highly recommend." - Let's Get Learning When you purchase the Geography and Map Skills Activities, you'll have a complete set of engaging, no-prep resources to help your students think like geographers! Check out the preview for more detailed information about the activities. You Might Also Like: 1. Latitude and Longitude Activities 2. Geography and Map Skills Vocabulary Activities 3. The Five Themes of Geography Activities 4. Geography and Map Skills Word Wall Did you know The Teacher's Prep has a YOUTUBE CHANNEL? Check out this FREE video to supplement your lesson: Map Skills and Geography Video Don't forget to click the "Follow Me" button next to my store name to keep up-to-date on new resources and sales! Happy Teaching! Let's Connect! The Teacher's Prep Blog The Teacher's Prep on Facebook The Teacher's Prep on Pinterest The Teacher's Prep on Instagram