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🧭 Cardinal Directions & Compass Rose

Fill-in-the-blank questions about N/S/E/W, compass roses, intercardinal directions, and basic map orientation for grades 1–3.
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🗺️ Map Skills Match: Symbols, Directions & Geography17 WS
Match the map symbol to its meaning.
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Vocabulary
Cardinal Directions: The four main directions: North, South, East, West.
Compass Rose: A symbol on a map showing N, S, E, W and the in-between directions.
Intercardinal: The four diagonal directions: Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest.
Orientation: Knowing where you are and which way you are facing.
Common Mistakes
  • Mixing up East and West
  • Thinking North is just "up"
  • Forgetting that quarter turns change your facing direction
Differentiation
SupportDisplay a compass rose on the desk during the worksheet; use only N/S/E/W
ChallengeAdd intercardinal directions and multi-step turn challenges
Extension Activities
  • Draw and label a compass rose with all 8 directions
  • Create a treasure map using cardinal direction clues
  • Go outside with a compass and find North, South, East, West
Parent Tip

Use the sun to find direction together — East is where it rises, West is where it sets. Practice pointing N/S/E/W at home or on a walk.

Learning Path
Skill Level

beginner

Estimated Time

12 minutes

Skills Practiced
Identify cardinal directionsRead compass roseUnderstand intercardinal directionsUnderstand map orientation