Navigating Your Neighborhood: Map and Compass Skills

Why is it important to know directions?

• To become a pilot

• To impress your friends

• To get where you need to go

• To find hidden treasures

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What tool can you use to find directions?

• A calculator

• A thermometer

• A ruler

• A compass

What is a compass rose?

• A type of flower

• A map symbol showing directions

• A navigation app

• A star in the sky

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Which mnemonic helps remember directions?

• Up for north, down for south, in for east and west

• Up for north, down for south, out for east and west

• Left for north, right for south, up for east and west

• Forward for north, backward for south, left for east and west

Where is the library located in Cookieville?

• North

• South

• West

• East

Where does Justin go after visiting the library?

• To the grocery store

• To the school

• To the firehouse

• To the park

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What direction does Justin need to walk to mail a letter?

• North

• West

• South

• East

What is the main theme of the rap song?

• The importance of maps

• The beauty of nature

• The history of maps

• The fun of traveling

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What can you use to figure out directions in your neighborhood?

• A sundial

• A compass rose

• A weather vane

• A telescope

Which direction does Justin need to go to reach the ice cream shop?

• North

• West

• South

• East