Map Symbols
Free Games & Activities
for Kids
Every map is accompanied by a legend or a key. A map Symbol Key is essential since it contains what each symbol on the map stands for. A map symbol is a geographical device used to visually represent a real-world phenomenon or characteristic on the map.
Second grade lesson plan Reading a Map
National Geographic map skills for elementary school-age children
How to teach children to read Maps
Middle and high school complete lesson plan map skills
Longitude and Latitude Coordinates Game
Treasure Hunt - Longitude, Latitude
Prime Meridian, Equator, Hemispheres
Prime meridian facts and worksheets
Countries on the prime Meridian trivia game
Prime Meridian, Equator, and Hemispheres
The Equator - 0° (zero degrees) latitude
Prime Meridian, Equator, Hemispheres
Compasses and Directions games
Live World Temperature and Cloud Cover
YouTube video explaining how time zones work
TimeZone trivia quiz for children
Three Games That Teach Children How to Use a Compass
BBC See you see me compass direction game
Map zone interactive compass and direction game
Finding directions Using a compass activity in game Entire lesson plan!
26 Compass games for the outdoors
North South East West teaching classroom game