Maps

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Book meta-data

Reading Box: Blue (Levels 9-11)
Year: One
Fiction/Nonfiction: Non-fiction
Theme/Topic: Geography
Page Count: 8
Reading Level: 9-11
Item Code: 300324
Sounds: Phase 4 blends revision
Phonics Phase: Phase 4 Science: Blends – st, nd, mp, nt, nk, ft, sk, lt, lp, lf, lk, pt, xt, tr, dr, gr, cr, br, fr, bl, fl, gl, pl, cl, sl, sp, sw, tw, sm, pr, sc, sn, nch, scr, shr, spr, str, thr
Tricky Words: about, out, be, where, go, we, the, all, are, you, to, do, buildings
Curriculum Codes: ACELY1659, ACELA1821, ACELA1822, ACELA1455, ACELA1778, ACELA1459, ACELA1458, ACELA1457, ACELA1449, ACELA1450

Reader Description

What is a map and why do we use them? Learn some basic geographical terms and understand how and why we use maps, through this exciting, vibrant and informative Earth Science title.

After you have completed the Reader

The Earth Science topic in this story focuses on maps. Draw a map of where you live. Mark points of interest, schools, parks, bridges, roads and rivers. Make sure you include a map key, with symbols and labels, and a North point. Label your map using words from the story text to describe what you have drawn.

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