Problem: Solve the map-reading worksheet and explain each answer.
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Worksheet Details:
The worksheet involves reading a map of "Our Neighborhood" and using directional clues (north, south, east, west) to answer questions. The key provides symbols for various locations such as the playground, police station, house, supermarket, restaurant, and school.
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Map Layout:
- Streets: First Avenue, Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue.
- Roads: North Street, South Street, East Street, West Street.
- Key Symbols:
- Playground
- Police Station
- House
- Supermarket
- Restaurant
- School
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Questions and Solutions:
1.
Label N, S, E, and W on the compass rose.
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Solution:
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N (North): Top of the map.
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S (South): Bottom of the map.
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E (East): Right side of the map.
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W (West): Left side of the map.
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Explanation: A compass rose typically shows directions with N (north), S (south), E (east), and W (west). In maps, north is usually at the top, south at the bottom, east to the right, and west to the left.
2.
To go from Eddie's house to the school, you travel _______.
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Solution: West.
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Explanation:
- Eddie's house is located on the right side of the map (Second Avenue and North Street).
- The school is located further to the left (First Avenue and North Street).
- To get from Eddie's house to the school, you need to move horizontally toward the left, which is west.
3.
The supermarket is _______ of Lisa's house.
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Solution: East.
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Explanation:
- Lisa's house is located on Fourth Avenue and South Street.
- The supermarket is located on the same street (South Street) but further to the right (east).
- Therefore, the supermarket is east of Lisa's house.
4.
A police officer would go _______ to Davis Park.
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Solution: South.
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Explanation:
- The police station is located on First Avenue and North Street.
- Davis Park is located on First Avenue but further down (south) on South Street.
- To get from the police station to Davis Park, the officer needs to move vertically downward, which is south.
5.
Students walk _______ to the school after using the school playground.
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Solution: East.
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Explanation:
- The school playground is located near the school on First Avenue and North Street.
- The school itself is also on First Avenue but slightly to the right (east) of the playground.
- Therefore, students walk east to get from the playground to the school.
6.
Corey goes _______ to eat at the restaurant.
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Solution: South.
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Explanation:
- Corey's house is located on Third Avenue and North Street.
- The restaurant is located on Third Avenue but further down (south) on South Street.
- To get from Corey's house to the restaurant, Corey needs to move vertically downward, which is south.
7.
Eddie would walk _______ to use the Davis Park playground.
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Solution: South.
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Explanation:
- Eddie's house is located on Second Avenue and North Street.
- Davis Park is located on First Avenue and South Street.
- To get from Eddie's house to Davis Park, Eddie needs to move vertically downward (south) and then slightly left (west). However, the primary direction is south.
8.
Eddie would walk _______ to visit Lisa.
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Solution: South.
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Explanation:
- Eddie's house is located on Second Avenue and North Street.
- Lisa's house is located on Fourth Avenue and South Street.
- To get from Eddie's house to Lisa's house, Eddie needs to move vertically downward (south) and then slightly right (east). However, the primary direction is south.
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Final Answers:
1. Label N, S, E, and W on the compass rose.
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N (North): Top,
S (South): Bottom,
E (East): Right,
W (West): Left.
2.
West.
3.
East.
4.
South.
5.
East.
6.
South.
7.
South.
8.
South.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{West, East, South, East, South, South, South}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of map worksheet for second grade.
