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United States Map- Intermediate Directions

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Students identify the four intermediate directions. For this map skills lesson, students use post-it notes to label the four intermediate directions on a map. Students locate various states using intermediate directions.

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intermediate directions, cardinal directions, map skills, the northeastern united states, the northwestern united states, the southwestern united states

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intermediate directions, map skills, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest, social studies
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Grade
K - 3rd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
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