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Compass Directions

Where are north, south, east, and west?

Goal:

Goal:

Compass in hand.You know what a compass rose is and what a lot of the symbols on a map mean. In your lesson worksheet, draw a compass rose showing north, south, east, and west. Also, draw a map legend. Then, follow these steps, and answer the questions.

  1. Find something that lies in each of the four directions. Find the northern, southern, eastern, and western faces of your home. In which direction is your backyard? (Hint: The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.)

  2. Play a game with your compass: Cover your eyes, and spin around. Then, find the four directions.