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Telling Direction - Compass Rose InteractiveTelling Direction - Compass Rose Interactive
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Telling Direction - Compass Rose

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Keep it simple when practicing directions using this compass rose labeling learning exercise. Learners read a brief text describing the cardinal and intermediate directions, then fill in the compass themselves. They can get immediate feedback using the online tool. Keep in mind they can't use the abbreviations (S, SW, NE, etc.), as it will not count the answers as correct.

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Concepts

intermediate directions, cardinal directions, map skills, compass roses, navigation

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compass rose, telling directions, cardinal directions, directions, intermediate directions, labeling a compass, social studies

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