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8-Point Compass Navigation

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8-Point Compass Navigation

Compass rose and map illustration

🧭 Part 1: Compass Rose and Direction Questions

1. Label the 8-point compass rose below with the correct directions:

Use these directions: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW

2. Which direction is opposite to North-East?

South-West

North-West

South-East

South

3. If you are facing East and turn 90 degrees clockwise, which direction are you now facing?

North

South

West

North-East

4. Look at this simple map. The School is at the centre. Answer the direction questions:

Map: Park (NW), Library (N), Shop (NE), Lake (E), Café (SE), Pool (S), Hospital (SW), Fire Station (W)

a) What direction is the Park from the School? __________

b) What direction is the Pool from the School? __________

c) What building is South-East of the School? __________

d) What building is West of the School? __________

📍 Part 2: Navigation Instructions

5. Write directions using compass points to guide someone from the Library to the Café (using the map from question 4):
6. A hiker starts at the School and follows these directions. Where do they end up?

Directions: Walk North-East for 500 metres, then South for 300 metres.

7. Complete these navigation instructions:

To get from the Hospital to the Lake, walk _______ to the School, then continue _______ to reach the Lake.

🗺️ Part 3: Create Your Own Map

8. Draw your own mini-map in the space below with at least 3 points of interest. Include a compass rose and label all 8 directions.
9. Write 3 directional clues about your map using the 8 compass points:

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