Cardinal

Directions
D a v i n e Va n n e s t e

Content Area: Social Studies

Grade Level: 2
Summary: The purpose of this PowerPoint is to have
the students learn cardinal directions on a map.
Objective: Given a map and blank compass rose, the
student will identify the cardinal direction(s) with 100%
accuracy.
Standard: 2.18 Use cardinal directions on a map.

Cardinal directions are shown on a

map.

Definition
What is a cardinal direction?
Click this link to find out.

http://
kids.britannica.com/comptons/article-309525/dir
ections

North, East, South, and West

There are four main directions:
North

South
East
West

Never Eat Soggy Waffles

You can remember
the directions by
coming up with an
acronym.

Never Eat Soggy

Waffles

The directions go
counterclockwise.

What are the cardinal

directions weather?
North: Usually cold
South: cloudy, sunny
East: chilly
West: usually hot

Game!

Lets visit Uncle Sams farm for some practice!

Click this link and follow the directions.

http://www.maps101.com/static_items/games/unc
le_sams_farm_cardinal2.php

Where can you find cardinal

directions?

A. On a map

B. On a car

C. On a sticker

Correct!
Great job!

What are the four main

directions? (counterclockwise)

A. East, North, South, and West

B. North, South, West, and East

C. North, East, South, West

Correct!
Excellent!

What is the acronym for the

cardinal directions?

A. Never Sell Weird Noises

B. Never Eat Soggy Waffles

C. Never Waste Sausages and Eggs

Correct!
Awesome!

Summary

You have learned about cardinal directions:

What it is, where to find it, and how to use it.

You have practiced with cardinal directions by playing a

game to better understand how to determine which way is
north, south, east, or west.

Also, you briefly learned the types of weather that deals

with each direction.

Incorrect
Try again!
Look at the choices very
carefully.