Cardinal Directions and Maps
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Objective
I can use cardinal directions to describe the location of objects on a map.
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Practice
7 questions
What are the four cardinal directions?
Imagine you are standing facing North. Which direction is to your right?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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