Lesson 13: Directions - Let's find our way!

For Grade 4 Students (Ages 9-10) - Let's learn about cardinal and intercardinal directions!

In this lesson, you will learn to:

Identify the four main **cardinal directions**: North, South, East, West.
Identify the **intercardinal directions**: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest.
Use directions to describe **locations and movements**.
Understand how a **compass** helps with directions.

The four main directions are North, South, East, and West. We can also find directions in between!

Compass Rose:

N S E W NE NW SE SW

North is usually at the top of a map.

Activity 1: Identify the Cardinal Direction!

What direction is the arrow pointing?

What direction is the arrow pointing?

1. If the sun rises in the East, what direction is opposite to East?

2. If you are facing North and turn right, what direction are you facing?

3. What direction is between North and West?

4. What are the four cardinal directions?

You walk 5 steps North, then 3 steps East. In which general direction are you from your starting point?
A map shows a treasure chest 2 blocks South and 1 block West from your current location. What intercardinal direction is the treasure chest from you?

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