Lesson 11: Directions - Finding Your Way!

For Grade 3 Students (Age 9) - Let's learn about directions together!

What We'll Learn Today:

Have you ever wondered which way to go to the park or your friend's house? Directions help us find our way! In this lesson, you will learn:

  • The four main directions: North, South, East, and West.
  • How to use directions to describe locations and movements.
  • Why knowing directions is important in everyday life.

The Four Main Directions:

There are four main directions that help us know where things are and where to go. They are:

  • **North (N):** Usually points towards the top of a map.
  • **South (S):** Opposite of North, points towards the bottom of a map.
  • **East (E):** The direction where the sun rises.
  • **West (W):** The direction where the sun sets. Opposite of East.

Look at the compass rose!

N
S
E
W

If you face North, then East is to your right, and West is to your left. South is behind you.

Using Directions in Real Life:

We use directions all the time!

  • To give someone directions: "Go straight **North** for two blocks, then turn **East**."
  • To read a map: Maps always have a compass rose to show you which way is North.
  • To describe where things are: "The library is to the **West** of the school."
  • To understand weather: "The wind is blowing from the **South**."

Example: Finding the Park

If you are at home and the park is to the East, you would walk **East** to get there. When you are at the park, your home would be to the **West**.

Activity 1: Opposite Directions!

What is the opposite direction?

Activity 2: Follow the Directions!

Read the steps and tell us the final direction.

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