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Map skills crossword with compass rose, cardinal directions, and scale vocabulary.
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Map Skills Crossword Puzzle

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A 14-clue crossword covering foundational map skills for elementary students. Clues cover map elements like compass rose, scale, and legend; cardinal and intermediate directions; and map types including physical, political, and thematic maps. Use it for geography vocabulary review or a classroom warm-up in Grades 3–5.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Geography
Grade Level:
3rd – 5th Grades
Updated May 2026

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