Map Symbols and Compass Rose Cards

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Map Symbols and Compass Rose Cards: A titled A4 sheet with the instruction 'Cut out the cards' and a dotted-line grid of 20 cards (4 columns x 5 rows). Each card displays a bold label (e.g., Building, Road, Lake, Forest, Park), a simple coloured icon, and a one-line definition. The lower rows feature compass roses labelled North, East, South, West, and intercardinal NE/SE/SW/NW with short directional definitions. Dotted cut lines are visible between cards.
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This printable features a 4x5 grid of cut-apart cards, each with a bold label, a colourful icon, and a one-line definition for map symbols or compass directions. It's ideal for teaching or reviewing map vocabulary, practising symbol-to-meaning matching, and introducing cardinal and intercardinal directions. The cards support hands-on, low-prep activities like sorting, matching to a classroom map, or quick formative assessments.

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