Map Library

Map Reading Skills

Explore the range of digital maps that supports the teaching and learning of map reading skills.

February 19, 2021

Map Skills: Visualising Latitude & Longitude

This storymap teaches students how to read latitude and longtitude on a topographic map.

https://storymaps.arcgis.com

Map Skills: 4-Digit and 6-Digit Grid References

This storymap shows how to read 4-digit and 6-digit grid references on a topographic map, as well as how to find the 4-digit and 6-digit grid references of features on a topographic map.

https://storymaps.arcgis.com

Continents and Regions

This map shows the location of Singapore in the region and in the world. Latitudes and longitudes are provided to aid the description of Singapore's location.

https://moe-edugis.maps.arcgis.com

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Singapore Contour Map

This map shows the contour lines of Singapore, based on 2014 land survey data by Singapore Land Authority. Contour interval is 5 metres.

https://moe-edugis.maps.arcgis.com

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Singapore Elevation Map

This map shows 3D appearance of the terrain using shades. Use the tool provided to view elevation profiles.

https://moe-edugis.maps.arcgis.com

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