Maps and Map Keys Worksheets for Grade 2

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Easy

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A map  

2. The four main directions are north, south, east, and  

3. A  

4. Small pictures on a map are called  

5. A map helps you find places and  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A compass rose shows directions on a map.

T F

2. A map key is the same as a recipe.

T F

3. Symbols on a map stand for real things.

T F

4. Maps can only show one room in a house.

T F

Maps and Map Keys

Easy

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The direction opposite of north is  

2. The direction opposite of east is  

3. A compass rose usually has  

4. A map  

5. Maps show a view from above, like a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. North and south are opposite directions.

T F

2. A compass rose shows how much things cost.

T F

3. East and west are opposite directions.

T F

4. A map key tells you the time of day.

T F

Maps and Map Keys

Easy

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A map legend is another name for a map  

2. A dotted line on a map often shows a walking  

3. Brown shading on a map can stand for  

4. A map  

5. Red or yellow lines on a map usually show  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A map legend tells you what the symbols on a map mean.

T F

2. A blue triangle on a map always means a school.

T F

3. Different maps can use different symbols for the same place.

T F

4. You do not need a map key to understand a map.

T F

Maps and Map Keys

Easy

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Sort the Words

Sort each word or number into the correct category box.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A weather map shows rain, sun, and  

2. A road map helps drivers plan their  

3. The right side of most maps points toward  

4. A floor  

5. A globe is a map shaped like a  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. A road map shows streets and highways.

T F

2. A weather map helps you find a restaurant.

T F

3. A globe shows the whole Earth.

T F

4. Every map in the world uses the same symbols.

T F

Maps and Map Keys

Medium

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. A map  

2. A blue line on a map often stands for a  

3. A small airplane symbol on a map can show an  

4. The compass rose on a map points to  

5. A green area on a map usually shows a  

6. A star symbol on a map often marks the  

7. Roads on a map are usually shown as  

8. A map of your town is called a  

9. The map key is also called a  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Blue line

→

Airport

Green area

→

Capital city

Star symbol

→

River

Airplane picture

→

Park

Maps and Map Keys

Medium

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. If you face north and turn right, you are now facing  

2. If you face south and turn left, you are now facing  

3. A grid map uses letters and  

4. The top of most maps points toward  

5. The bottom of most maps points toward  

6. On a grid map, each square is called a  

7. A compass rose is shaped like a  

8. The  

9. Maps help people find their way from place to  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

North

→

Right side

South

→

Top of map

East

→

Left side

West

→

Bottom of map

Maps and Map Keys

Medium

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. On most maps, blue stands for  

2. Green on a map usually shows grass, trees, or a  

3. Brown areas on a map often stand for  

4. A map legend explains what each  

5. White or tan on a map can show flat, dry  

6. A thick red line on a road map usually means a  

7. Maps use colors so readers can tell different areas  

8. A lake on a map is usually colored  

9. To know what each color means, you should look at the map  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each map color to what it usually shows.

Blue

→

Flat dry land

Green

→

Mountains or hills

Brown

→

Water

White or tan

→

Forests or parks

Maps and Map Keys

Medium

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. The map  

2. A map scale shows how far apart places really  

3. The compass  

4. A map key is usually found in a small  

5. One inch on a map might stand for one  

6. Without a map key, you cannot tell what the  

7. A map with no title makes it hard to know what  

8. The compass rose helps you know which  

9. A map  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each map part to what it does.

Map title

→

Shows directions

Map key

→

Explains symbols

Compass rose

→

Measures distance

Map scale

→

Names the map

Maps and Map Keys

Hard

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What does a map key help you do?

2. You see a blue area on a map. According to most map keys, what does blue usually show?

3. On a compass rose, which direction is opposite of east?

4. A map shows a school to the north of a park. Which direction would you go from the school to reach the park?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A map key uses  

2. If you walk toward the top of a map, you are heading  

3. A  

4. The four main directions are called  

5. To read a map, always check the map  

Maps and Map Keys

Hard

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Why do maps have a compass rose?

2. A library is east of the fire station on a map. Which way do you go from the fire station to reach the library?

3. Which of these would you most likely find on a community map?

4. A grid map labels rows with letters and columns with numbers. Where is the park if it is at B3?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A map that shows an entire country is called a  

2. Symbols on a map are explained in the map  

3. If north is at the top, then  

4. A title on a map tells you what the map  

5. Grid maps use rows and  

Maps and Map Keys

Hard

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. A map legend shows a green tree symbol. What does that symbol most likely stand for?

2. Why do mapmakers use symbols instead of drawing real pictures of every building?

3. Two maps show the same town but use different symbols. How can you still read both maps?

4. A map shows brown shading in one area and green shading next to it. What might the brown area be?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A map legend and a map key are the  

2. A small envelope symbol on a map could stand for a  

3. Maps use colors, shapes, and  

4. A cross or plus symbol on a map often shows a  

5. Before reading any map, you should first look at the  

Maps and Map Keys

Hard

Maps and Map Keys

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 2

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. What does a map scale help you figure out?

2. On a map, one inch equals one mile. The school is two inches from the park. How many miles apart are they?

3. Which part of a map would you use to find out what a small tent symbol means?

4. A map shows the store is south of the school. You are at the school. Which way do you walk to reach the store?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. A map scale uses a small bar to show real  

2. On a map, places that are close together in real life look  

3. A map that shows the whole world is called a  

4. Every good map should have a title, a key, and a compass  

5. If the map scale says one inch equals five miles, two inches equals  

Maps and Map Keys

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These maps and map keys worksheets help grade 2 students develop essential social studies skills through engaging activities.

Learning Objectives

• Map Key/Legend: Use a map key to identify symbols on a map
• Map Symbols: Recognize common symbols for roads, parks, water, and buildings
• Compass Rose: Identify north, south, east, and west directions
• Community Maps: Read simple neighborhood and community maps
• Grid Maps: Use rows and columns to locate places on a simple grid map

Skills Covered

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Mixing up east and west on the compass rose. Many second graders learn 'north is up' quickly but reverse east and west because they forget that east sits on the right side of the map.
• Guessing at symbols instead of checking the map key. Children often assume a blue area is the sky or a green shape is grass, when the key may actually say it stands for water and a park.
• Confusing the map key with the compass rose. Both sit in a corner of the map, so second graders sometimes think the box of symbols also tells them which way is north.

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