American Symbols and Landmarks Map Worksheet for 6-Year-Olds

Instructions

1. Look at the simple map and compass rose.
2. Use the map to find the United States, Missouri, and New York.
3. Circle, draw, match, and write your answers.
4. If you need help, use the hint: north is up, south is down, east is right, and west is left.

Learning Goals

• Identify the United States on a map.
• Locate Missouri and New York.
• Use the words north, south, east, and west.
• Recognize important American symbols and landmarks.

1. Find the United States

Circle the box that shows the United States.

+----------------------+ +----------------------+

The United States is between __ and __.

Word bank: Canada Mexico

2. Use the Compass

Write the correct direction on each line.

Words: north south east west

• Canada is __ of the United States.
• Mexico is __ of the United States.
• The Atlantic Ocean is __ of the United States.
• The Pacific Ocean is __ of the United States.

3. Find Missouri and New York

This is a simple map. It is not drawn exactly like a real map, but it shows where the places are compared with one another.

                     N
                     ↑
          +-------------------+
          |     NEW YORK      |
          +-------------------+
                     |
                     |
   +-----------------+------------------+
   |          MISSOURI                  |  → E
   +------------------------------------+
                     |
                     ↓
                     S
          ← W

1. Circle Missouri on the map.
2. Underline New York on the map.
3. Missouri is __ of New York.
4. New York is __ of Missouri.

4. Map Detective

Choose the best answer.

1. Which place is a state in the United States?

   • [ ] Canada
   • [ ] Missouri
   • [ ] Europe

2. Which state is farther east?

   • [ ] Missouri
   • [ ] New York

3. Which state is farther west?

   • [ ] Missouri
   • [ ] New York

4. The United States is a:

   • [ ] country
   • [ ] planet
   • [ ] ocean

5. Match the Symbol or Landmark

Write the letter of the correct description on each line.

1. Statue of Liberty __
2. American flag __
3. White House __
4. Bald eagle __

• A. A building where the President of the United States lives and works
• B. A bird that is a symbol of the United States
• C. A statue in New York Harbor
• D. A symbol with stars and stripes

6. Draw and Label

Draw a small map of the United States. Include and label:

• Missouri
• New York
• Canada north of the United States
• Mexico south of the United States

Use an arrow to show north.

7. Real-World Map Mission

Imagine that you are planning a trip.

You are in Missouri. Your family wants to visit New York.

1. Would you travel mostly east or west? ____
2. Would you travel north or south to get to New York? ____

3. What map tool could help you find the way? Circle one.

   map spoon pillow

Optional Challenge

1. Name one American symbol that is not listed on this worksheet.

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2. Why do people use maps?

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Answer Key

1. Find the United States

• The United States is between Canada and Mexico.

2. Use the Compass

• Canada is north of the United States.
• Mexico is south of the United States.
• The Atlantic Ocean is east of the United States.
• The Pacific Ocean is west of the United States.

3. Find Missouri and New York

• Missouri is south of New York.
• New York is north of Missouri.

4. Map Detective

1. Missouri
2. New York
3. Missouri
4. country

5. Match the Symbol or Landmark

1. Statue of Liberty — C
2. American flag — D
3. White House — A
4. Bald eagle — B

7. Real-World Map Mission

1. east
2. north
3. map

Optional Challenge

• Answers may vary. Possible symbols include the Liberty Bell, the national anthem, or the Great Seal of the United States.
• Maps help people find places, plan trips, and understand where places are.