Wonderscape
Measuring Distance on a Map: Understanding Scale
This video explains how to use map scales to measure distance and understand the relationship between map distance and real-world distance. Learn how different maps—ranging from a city block to the entire planet—use scales for different...
Wonderscape
Exploring the World: Maps, Latitude, and Longitude
This video explains how world maps and globes help us understand the locations of places on Earth. Learn about key concepts like the equator, prime meridian, latitude, and longitude, and how they are used to pinpoint locations. Discover...
Getty Images
MS Man sitting on hood of parked car at rural road and reading road map / Illinois, United States
MS Man sitting on hood of parked car at rural road and reading road map / Illinois, United States
Getty Images
MS Man sitting in car and looking at road map / Campton, Kentucky, United States
MS Man sitting in car and looking at road map / Campton, Kentucky, United States
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]
Other
Youtube: Reading as the Crow Flies: A First Book of Maps
A picture book introducing map reading by Gail Hartman, illustrated by Harvey Stevenson. [5:40]