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Find out what you have in the eight directions from your home or school.

Correct Answer

Students observe and record landmarks/features in all eight directions (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) from their home or school.

For example: North — a park; Northeast — a temple; East — a market; Southeast — a school; South — a hospital; Southwest — a railway station; West — a river; Northwest — a factory.

Students use the sun's position, compass, or local knowledge to determine directions and identify features in each direction.

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Explanation

The chapter introduces cardinal directions (north, south, east, west) and intermediate directions (northeast, southeast, southwest, northwest). This activity helps students apply directional knowledge to their immediate surroundings. Students can use the sun's position (rises in the east, sets in the west), a compass, or local landmarks to identify the eight directions and observe what features exist in each direction from their home or school.

Solution Steps

  1. Students observe and record landmarks in all eight directions from home or school

  2. Eight directions include N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW

  3. Examples include park, temple, market, school, hospital, railway station, river, factory

  4. Students use sun's position, compass, or local knowledge to determine directions