Grade 2 Computer Science Worksheet: Maps Skill Builder

Maps Skill Builder

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Grade 2 Computer Science Worksheet: Maps Skill Builder

Maps Skill Builder

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Grade: Grade 2

Subject: Computer Science

Topic: Maps

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Advanced

Questions: 20

Instructions:
Read each question carefully. Use map skills, coding skills, and problem solving to answer. Start with the easier questions and work to the harder ones.

Skills Practiced:

Maps
Computer Science
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What is a map?

2Question

What can a map help you find?

3Question

On a map, what does the top usually mean?

4Question

What do map symbols show?

5Question

Which tool can help you know directions on a map: a compass or a pencil?

6Question

If you want to go from your home to the park, what can you follow on a map?

7Question

A map legend explains the symbols. What is another name for a legend?

8Question

Look at a map with a school, a library, and a playground. Which place might be best for reading?

9Question

If the store is to the right of the school, which way do you move from the school to reach the store?

10Question

A robot must move 2 steps forward and then turn left. What should it do after the 2 steps?

11Question

Which is more useful for a map: a title or a glue stick?

12Question

If a map shows a river, a bridge, and a road, which symbol would help a car cross the river?

13Question

On a simple grid map, what does each square help you do?

14Question

If you start at the classroom and move up 1 space, then right 2 spaces, where are you moving on the grid?

15Question

Why do people use map symbols instead of drawing every place in detail?

16Question

A map route says: left, left, forward. How many moves are listed?

17Question

If a map has a north arrow, what does it help you do?

18Question

You want to give directions from the door to the desk. What should you do first: choose a starting point or choose a finish point?

19Question

A friend says, 'The playground is north of the cafeteria.' What direction do you move from the cafeteria to get to the playground?

20Question

On a simple map grid, a treasure is 3 squares right and 2 squares up from the start. How can you describe the route?

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	A map is a picture that shows where places are.
2	A map can help you find places or directions.
3	The top usually means north.
4	Map symbols show different places or things on the map.
5	A compass.
6	You can follow directions or a route.
7	A key.
8	The library.
9	To the right.
10	It should turn left.
11	A title.
12	The bridge symbol.
13	Each square helps you find a location more exactly.
14	You are following a path on the grid.
15	Symbols make maps simpler and easier to read.
16	3 moves.
17	It helps you know which way is north.
18	Choose a starting point.
19	Move north.
20	Move right 3 squares and up 2 squares.