Practice map symbols, directions, community types, local landmarks, and basic geography skills in this 3rd grade social studies game. This is a Grade 3 History / Social Studies review game in a Jeopardy-style format: a teacher puts the board on one screen, teams pick clues by point value, and the class answers out loud — no student devices or accounts needed. Categories: Map Basics, Directions, Community Types, Community Places, Use the Map.
- Grade 3 History / Social Studies review
- Whole-class review on one shared screen
- Test or quiz prep
- Team-vs-team practice in class
A peek at what's on the board — 5 categories and one sample clue from each. Answers stay hidden until you open them, so the game still works.
What is a map?
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a drawing or model that shows places
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What direction is opposite north?
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south
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What kind of community has many buildings close together?
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urban
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What community place lends books?
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library
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If the library is north of the school, which direction is the school from the library?
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south
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Board content
Map Basics
- $100 — What is a map?
- a drawing or model that shows places
- $200 — What feature explains symbols on a map?
- map key or legend
- $300 — What feature shows directions on a map?
- compass rose
- $400 — What feature tells what the map is about?
- title
- $500 — Why do maps use symbols?
- to represent real places and features
Directions
- $100 — What direction is opposite north?
- south
- $200 — What direction is opposite east?
- west
- $300 — What direction lies between north and west?
- northwest
- $400 — If a park is east of a school, which direction do you travel from the school to the park?
- east
- $500 — What are the four cardinal directions?
- north, south, east, and west
Community Types
- $100 — What kind of community has many buildings close together?
- urban
- $200 — What kind of community often has homes outside a city?
- suburban
- $300 — What kind of community usually has farms and open land?
- rural
- $400 — A downtown area with tall buildings is most likely what kind of community?
- urban
- $500 — A farm town with lots of open land is most likely what kind of community?
- rural
Community Places
- $100 — What community place lends books?
- library
- $200 — Where might people go for emergency medical care?
- hospital
- $300 — What building may house a city's mayor and local offices?
- city hall
- $400 — Where do firefighters work?
- fire station
- $500 — What public place is often used for recreation and playgrounds?
- park
Use the Map
- $100 — If the library is north of the school, which direction is the school from the library?
- south
- $200 — If a map symbol shows a star for the city hall, where should you check what the star means?
- the map key
- $300 — If a park is west of a store, which direction is the store from the park?
- east
- $400 — Why is a map useful in a community?
- it helps people locate places
- $500 — What should you look at first if you need to know which way is north?
- compass rose
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