Christmas Mapping: Cardinal Directions

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Overview:

A Christmas-themed mapping activity where students use cardinal directions to help Santa deliver presents to the correct locations. Designed for middle and upper years students.

Learning Objectives:

Use cardinal directions (north, south, east and west) to navigate a map.
Practise spatial reasoning and map-reading skills.
Develop problem-solving skills through interpreting positional clues.

How the Activity Works:

Students are provided with a festive mapping sheet featuring landmarks such as a forest, mountain and pier. They follow directional clues like, "Deliver the toy lion to the west of the forest," and, "Deliver the football to the house between Mt Dobby and the pier," by drawing the specified presents in the appropriate locations. This activity combines Christmas fun with valuable geography skills, offering an engaging way for students to practise using cardinal directions.

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