3rd Grade · Social Studies
Using a Map Scale
Free printable 3rd Grade social studies worksheet: Using a Map Scale. It practices map scale (C3 D2.Geo.1.3-5). For ages 8-9. Download the PDF, print it, or fill it in online.
Fill in or color online- Grade
- 3rd Grade
- Subject
- Social Studies
- Skill
- Map scale
- Ages
- 8–9
- Standard
- D2.Geo.1.3-5
- Format
- A4 PDF · print or fill in online
About this worksheet
“Using a Map Scale” is sheet 2 of 32 in our free 3rd Grade Social Studies Worksheets collection, written for children aged 8–9. It focuses on map scale.
In the set it comes after “Urban, Suburban and Rural Communities” and before “Map Grids and Coordinates”. Working through them in that order, one sheet a day, builds the skill a step at a time.
What this worksheet practices
D2.Geo.1.3-5 · C3 Framework for Social Studies · Grades 3–5
Geography
Children learn about maps, places and regions, and how people and environments shape each other.
How to use this worksheet
- 1
Use a real map of your town alongside the map scale and grid sheets. Finding your own street makes the skills matter.
- 2
Talk about a real choice your family made for the opportunity cost sheet — every choice gives something up.
- 3
For the timeline, add three events from your own family history on the back.
