Cardinal Directions and Maps
Grade 1Social Studies45 min
Learning Objective
I can use cardinal directions to describe the location of objects on a map.
Lesson Flow
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The Directions Song | The North South East West Song | Scratch Garden
Scratch Garden
Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A toy car is placed to the East of a dollhouse on a map. Which direction is the toy car from the dollhouse? On a map, a school is located to the South of a library. Which direction is the library from the school? ”
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