Reading a Compass! Basic Intro + Worksheet

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Reading a Compass! Basic Intro + Worksheet

Compass Reading: Cardinal & Intercardinal Directions Activity

STEAM activity sheet, instructions, examples, and questions all on one page.

No prep, 30 min activity.

Explanation of cardinal and intercardinal directions
Word scramble
Fill in the cardinal directions
Fill in the intercardinal directions
Draw your own compass challenge

Help students learn how to read a compass and identify cardinal (N, E, S, W) and intercardinal (NE, SE, SW, NW) directions with this hands-on, printable activity. Students unscramble the names of the four main directions, then fill in the missing cardinal and intercardinal directions on a compass. Finally, they create their own compass rose to demonstrate their understanding.

Perfect for introducing or reinforcing map skills and geography basics in an engaging way!

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.2.3 – Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas, or steps in technical procedures.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.7 – Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.G.A.1 – Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes (supports creating a compass rose).

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS):

3-ESS3-1 Earth and Human Activity – Make a claim about the merit of a design solution that reduces the impacts of a weather-related hazard (directionality in weather tracking).

Social Studies/Geography Standards: