Let’s go step by step using the map and compass to figure out directions.
First, remember:
- North is up
- South is down
- West is left
- East is right
We’ll use the compass on the map (bottom left) to help us.
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1. The crocodiles are ________ of the house.
Look at the house — it’s in the middle of the water.
The crocodiles are to the
right of the house → that’s
East.
✔ Answer: East
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2. The rowboats are ________ of the camping trailer.
Camping trailer is at the top left.
Rowboats are near the bottom center — so they’re
below the trailer → that’s
South.
✔ Answer: South
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3. The shovel is ________ of the key.
Shovel is on a small island near the top.
Key is on a bigger island below it → so shovel is
above the key → that’s
North.
✔ Answer: North
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4. The key is ________ of the treasure.
Treasure is on an island to the right.
Key is on an island to the left → so key is
left of treasure → that’s
West.
✔ Answer: West
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5. The treasure is ________ of the rowboats.
Rowboats are near the bottom center.
Treasure is above them and to the right → but we need one direction only.
Looking straight from rowboats to treasure: it’s mostly
up → which is
North.
(You could argue Northeast, but since we can only pick North/South/East/West, and it’s clearly more north than east, we choose North.)
✔ Answer: North
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Final Answer:
1. East
2. South
3. North
4. West
5. North
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of read a map worksheet.
