Map Skills Directions – Where do I go???

How can you tell what direction you are facing? Watch the movement of the sun or stars. Watch the movement of the sun or stars. Use a compass Use a compass Look for moss on the North side of trees Look for moss on the North side of trees

How do I know what direction I am going on a map? Look at the compass rose Look at the compass rose Symbol on the map that gives cardinal and intermediate directionsSymbol on the map that gives cardinal and intermediate directions

Cardinal Directions The four main directions we use. The four main directions we use. North, South, East, West North, South, East, West (N, S, E, W)(N, S, E, W)

Intermediate Directions Directions in-between the Cardinal Directions Directions in-between the Cardinal Directions Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast Northwest, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast (NW, SW, NE, SE)(NW, SW, NE, SE)

Let’s Practice! When you face the sun as it rises, you are facing EAST. When you face the sun as it rises, you are facing EAST. When you face the sun as it sets, you are facing WEST. When you face the sun as it sets, you are facing WEST. Imagine standing at the center of a compass with your right hand pointing EAST. Imagine standing at the center of a compass with your right hand pointing EAST. You are now facing North and South is behind you.You are now facing North and South is behind you. 1. If you are facing west, what direction is to your right? 2. If you are facing south, what direction is to your left? 3. If you are facing north, what direction is behind you? 4. If you are facing south, what direction is to your right?

Let’s Practice Some MORE!!! What direction is halfway between east and south? What direction is halfway between east and south? What direction is halfway between north and west? What direction is halfway between north and west? What direction is halfway between south and west? What direction is halfway between south and west? What direction is exactly opposite southeast? What direction is exactly opposite southeast?

Create Your Own Map. 1. Turn your paper to the backside. 2. Turn your paper horizontally. 3. Draw a compass rose in the Southeast corner of your map. 4. Draw a lake in the center of your map. 5. Draw a house north of the lake. 6. Draw 6 trees south of the lake. 7. Draw 2 ducks in flight northwest of the lake. 8. Draw a campground with 3 tents east of the lake. 9. Draw a sun in the northwest corner of your map. 10. Label your map (title) on the north edge of your paper.