What Is a Compass Compasses have been used

What Is a Compass? Compasses have been used for over 2000 years. A compass is an important tool for finding direction. It helps you to find your way when you are using a map. There are four main points of the compass: • North • East • South • West These are called compass points.

How can we remember the points on a compass? We can change the words so that instead of being: North, South East and West they are different words that start with the same letters. Some examples: Never Eat Silly Worms or Naughty Elephants Squirt Water

Compass Points Quiz What is missing from the compass? Click the boxes to reveal the answers. north east west south

Using a Compass North always points to the top of the map. Using the compass rose, which directions does the pirate need to follow to reach the treasure? Start at the shipwreck and write down the directions. All maps should have a compass rose. Is there another way? Write down the directions for this second way.

Today’s tasks… 1. Create your own way of remembering the compass points and record it on the sheet provided. Remember the letters of your words must start with the same letters as the directions on the compass. Then draw a picture to illustrate your sentence!

Today’s tasks… 2. Have a go at the compass directions activity sheet. Write your answers on a piece of paper! Have fun