Mazz Media
Discover the World: Locating Places
This program helps students to hone their map skills. Using colorful graphics and animation, students will come to understand the uses of map grids and the compass rose. In addition, viewers will learn how to locate any location on earth...
Curated OER
Longitude and Latitude
Pinhead Patty takes us around the globe and explains what latitude and longitude are in this entertaining video. The author uses an orange to demonstrate the line measurements on a sphere.
Curated OER
The Mathematics of Latitude and Longitude
Latitude and longitude lines are explained in this video. Students focus on the mathematics and how to calculate distance using the degrees of various locations.
Curated OER
Map Scale and Ratios
Introduce you map scale and ratios lesson with this informative video. A student demonstrates how to properly use a scale on a map, as well as read a topographic map. This is a fantastic video to show during your map unit!
Curated OER
Flat Maps and Globes
Flat maps and globes are described in this short video. Students share the differences between the two using helpful props and demonstrations.
Curated OER
Banana Teaches Longitude and Latitude
Luke, a student at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, explains the differences between longitude and latitude. He also explains why they are important.
Curated OER
How Does GPS Work
GPS has become a tool most people rely on to find locations, but how does it work? Two young travelers interview a NASA scientist to find out how GPS was developed, how it works, and what it can be used for. A good video for learners who...
Curated OER
Geography Tutor - Map Skills
Why are maps different colors? What do the colors mean? Well, that depends on the type of map you're looking at. Use this clip to show learners how colors are used on political, relief, regional, and population density maps. Multiple...
Other
Maps
A teacher-created video to help teach first grade students some mapping basics. Well done and comprehensive. [4:26]
PBS
Pbs Kids: Peg + Cat: Treasure Hunt
An musical exercise in reading a map and measuring distances to find the hidden treasure with Peg + Cat. [3:40]
PBS
Pbs: Peg+cat Let's Go Treasure Hunting and More!
Peg, Cat and their friends must learn to use a map in order to find the hidden treasures. Watch as they work together to solve problems along the way. [15:06]
PBS
Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Clubhouse Theme: What Are Maps?
Abby Brown, KIDS Clubhouse Adventures co-host, loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, Abby teaches kids what to look for on a map so that it can be used to navigate your way to where you want to go! Take a look at a...
British Council
British Council: Kids Stories: Treasure Map
Read and listen to a story about two children who find a treasure map in a bottle floating in the sea. They follow the map, with the help of a talking parrot, to find the hidden treasure. Students can also view the map online or even...
Other
Phoenix Learning Group: Map Skills: Using Maps Together (Clip)
An introductory clip to a five-part "Map Skills" series. It emphasizes the importance of combining information from different types of maps in order to get a more complete understanding of a location's characteristics. [1:39]