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Grade 2 Social Studies · World 1: Map Makers · Level 2
The Compass Rose
Use north, south, east, and west to find places on a map.
Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.
What children learn in Level 2
- A compass rose shows directions on a map. The four main directions are north, south, east, and west. They're called cardinal directions.
- On most maps, north is at the top and south is at the bottom. East is on the right, and west is on the left.
- A trick to remember them, going around: Never Eat Soggy Waffles! North, East, South, West.
- To find a direction, start at one place and move toward the other. Moving up the map is going north.
- Try it with a grown-up! Draw a map of your bedroom. Add a compass rose. What's on the north side of your room?
Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies:
- MGS.1 — Map and Globe Skill 1: use a compass rose to identify cardinal directions