Lindsay Raikes

Social Studies Geography Indicator 1.3.1: (The World in Spatial Terms) Identify the cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west) on maps and globes.

Students should have some background knowledge about:MapsGlobes

I would introduce this standard by…1.) asking how the students how they would explain how to get somewhere to someone else. Would it be easy to get lost?2.) explain the purpose of cardinal directions so that people can find places on maps, globes, and in real life.3.) write cardinal directions on the board: North

West EastSouth

Reinforce the cardinal directions topic through children’s literature:- North, South, East, West by Allan Fowler- Up North and Down South: Using Map Directions by Doreen Gonzales

A couple activities to help students practice using cardinal directions… Ask students to get out a scrap piece of paper and pencil. (Part C of

Activity Sheet)http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/files/soc/ss_1_3_2.pdf

To conclude this lesson, I would assess their knowledge by asking for verbal responses to questions like:

1.) What is in the north on your drawing?2.) What is in the east?3.) What is south of the clouds?4.) What is west of the tree?

To extend the concept, a fun recess activity would be to:Give students a compass so they can practice walking in the direction you call out

to them around the playground.