Geography · Grades 2–5
Grid maps, directions and symbols · Revision card
These tasks use north at the top, east to the right and coordinates written column then row.
Understand the idea
Read the convention
These tasks use north at the top, east to the right and coordinates written column then row.
Use the legend
A map symbol gets its meaning from the stated key.
Follow one step at a time
Keep track of the current location after every move.
Worked examples
On a north-up map, which direction is to the left?
West lies left when north is up.
west
A map key says a triangle marks a campsite. What does a triangle on this map mean?
Use the map's stated key.
campsite
Explain without looking
- Describe how to show a playground on your own map so another person can identify it.
Preview material · independent educational review required. Grade bands are approximate, not official curriculum alignment.