Geometers employ a straight edge and compass to duplicate and bisect segments and angles, construct perpendiculars, parallel lines, figures, and circles with points of concurrency. Ample practice with 65 questions across 8 worksheets. No...

If you're looking for a worksheet that enhances the skills of your pupils when using a compass, this one could be for you. Pupils are faced with 12 compass word problems in which they must give a variety of answers regarding degrees,...

Students triangulate using a compass, topographical (topo) map and a view of outside landmarks. They take a field trip to another location away from school and mark discernible landmarks (like mountains or radio towers) and changes in...

Angles and directions collide on this worksheet. Learners must carefully read The given traveling directions, then fill in the compass with the correct number of right angles. There are 2 pages and 18 compasses to fill.

In this construction worksheet, students utilize a compass and a ruler to reconstruct a line segment and to combine two line segments together in 2 questions.

Students practice using compass and calibrate their own pace, take field measurements of pre-set course with compass and pace, convert measurements into map, using angles and vectors, and make composite class map by adjusting different...

Students demonstrate how to take bearings using a compass. In pairs, they select objects in the classroom then write down its first initial and bearing. They exchange papers and try to disciver their partner's object.

Students discover how to use a compass and how to use that knowledge in the field while applying orienteering and mathematical skills.

In this math instructional activity, 5th graders solve the ten questions that are related to degrees and compass directions. The answers are found on page 2.

In this polygon worksheet, students identify and create a six-pointed star by completing 6 steps. First, they use a compass to trace a circle with a given radius. Then, students draw a point on circumference of the circle and place the...

In this compass activity, students solve 10 problems pertaining to compass directions. Students draw arrows on compasses according to the directions. Students also plot paths on grid paper, following directions given. This page is...

Ask your class what they know about magnets, then take some time and explain basic magnetic properties. This presentation covers polarity, magnets in compasses, and magnetic force. It provides a quick hands-on exploration where kids...

Students explore the tools of navigation.  In this shapes lesson, students navigate using direction cues to create a shape.  Students follow specific steps to create their shapes. Students use compasses to see the directions...

Establish and study the parts of a map with your class and, then they will work in small groups to create their own detailed map, including a legend.  There are specific instructions to follow on what needs to be included.

Students investigate error. As shown in earlier activities from navigation lessons 1 through 3, without an understanding of how errors can affect position, one cannot navigate well. Students explore how computers can help in navigation....

Students design a simple compass. They examine how the Earth's magnetic field has both horizontal and vertical components. They determine how a compass works and work with cardinal directions.

In this math activity, learners are asked to used a compass and straight edge to construct copies of shapes, angles and line segments.

Combine angles and the compass rose in this labelling instructional activity. Geographers begin by labeling the cardinal directions on a compass template, along with the degrees corresponding to each. They then add the azimuthal...

In this construction instructional activity, students use a compass and a straightedge to construct line segments, angles, and copy polygons. This one-page instructional activity contains 7 constructions.

Whose footprints are those? After reading Janet Halfmann's book, Little Skink's Tail, young scholars use footprints to determine where on a gridded map certain animals have been spotted. They use the map to answer 3 questions, one...

Middle schoolers determine location by using the technique of triangulation. They imagine that they are out in the wilderness and have come to the top of a ridge. How can one identify the ridge on the topo map? How can one figure out...

Third graders analyze angles and determine if they are acute, right, or obtuse. In this angles lesson, 3rd graders study the definition and characteristics of each angle. Students then do a worksheet to identify the name of the angle.

Tenth graders construct geometric figures using compasses and protractors.

Students observe and discuss a picture of Curious George building a bridge and discuss what it means to build, plan and design a project. As a class, they list things they need to do in oder to build something and explore how a compass...