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When kids are learning about maps, the MAP KEY is one of the first– and most fun!– aspects to learn about.<\/p>\n

Different maps have different kinds of keys. \u00a0For instance, this map that shows where foliage in America is at its peak in the fall (something we have been interested in this season!), the Key represents the areas by COLOR!<\/p>\n

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Our own BASIC MAP SKILLS<\/a> map has a hand-drawn KEY, similar to what a student might draw, depicting highlights of a small town– geographic features as well as locations of town highlights, like school, post office and library!<\/p>\n

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This map is \u00a0from the 1998 edition of Britannica Encyclopedia, of our home state of Rhode Island. \u00a0It has a KEY that represents political features, such as boundary lines, county seats, and capitals.<\/p>\n

\"RI-county\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Want your students to learn more basics about maps? \u00a0Take advantage of our TEACHING TIPS<\/a>! \u00a0Also for use with your classroom technology\u00a0FREE MAP CHALLENGES<\/a>. \u00a0This month you can see both BASIC MAP SKILLS and NORTH AMERICA HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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