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Geography / Grades 1-2
Map directions
Use north, south, east, and west to find places on a simple map.
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Look at this map. The arrow points north. North is at the top of this map. Start at the school.
Go north
The library is above the school. On this map, that is north. Go north from the school to the library.
Go east
The park is to the right of the school. That is east on this map. Go east to the park.
Go west
The bakery is to the left of the school. That is west on this map.
Your turn
The pond is below the school. Pause here. Which direction takes you from the school to the pond?
Go south
Go south. South points toward the bottom of this map. North and south are opposite directions.