Use cardinal directions to create a simple town map with this 2-page cut-and-paste activity sheet.
This worksheet is best used as independent practice after your地图的技能lesson involving cardinal directions.
Students will cut out the landmarks on page 2. They will use the clues on page 1 to place the landmarks in the correct positions on the map.
Through this activity, students will show they understand how to find the location of physical features and man-made structures by interpreting descriptions, symbols, and geographic vocabulary.
Cardinal Directions Worksheet: Scaffolding & Extension Tips
In addition to individual student work time, use this geography worksheet as a:
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- Homework assignment
- Whole-class review (via smartboard)
Gotfast finishers? After creating themap, students can write 1-2 extra clues and add their own buildings to the map.
Students should refer to the compass as a visual reminder if they are having trouble with the activity.
A Variety of Ways to Prepare This Resource
Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.
Additionally, project the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by reading the clues out loud and moving them in place through choral response.
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This resource was created by Nicole Ellis, a teacher in New York and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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