Basic Map Skills

I found learning about oceans, continents, and titles were easy because I’ve learned about it before and now we can go more in depth. In basic map skills, I found it difficult to learn coordinates and be accurate while trying to find them without any references. On the other hand, it’s also logical because if you use your cardinal directions to help you figure out coordinates when you can’t remember, it becomes less challenging.

Basic map skills are necessary because it’s a life skill. For example, you could be walking through the Amazon Rainforest on vacation, and you lose your tour guide! What will you do now? Use your references, like your map, compass, phone, or look up at the stars. These skills help you learn geography better by giving you a sense of where a certain country, continent, ocean, etc. is located, understanding current events, (ex: Hurricane Harvey, Irma, Jose) or how to find out where you are if you get lost anywhere.