Rainforest: use compass points

Rainforest: use compass points

TLF ID L351

Use compass points and a scale to find places on a map. Understand abbreviations such as N, W, SW and E. Follow instructions to find four locations. As you go, look up the meaning of tricky words.

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Educational value
  • Demonstrates how compass points and scale contribute to the meaning of a map.
  • Provides practice in using compass points to determine direction.
  • Provides practice in using a scale to measure distances on a map.
  • Contains a glossary of difficult terms and their pronunciation.
Year level

3; 4; 5

Topics Reading Reading comprehension Maps (Geographic location) Coordinates (Geometry) Bearings (Direction) Direction (Geometry) Data representation Data collection Listening comprehension Key (Data representation) Grid references Symbols Information retrieval Location (Geometry) Chronological order Relative directions Landmarks Historical sources
Learning area
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities and Social Sciences

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  • Name: Deakin University\; Faculty of Education\; Consultancy and Development
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Learning Resource Type
  • Interactive
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