Mapping Our Surroundings · Term 2
Understanding Directions
Students will learn cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and use them to describe locations.
Key Questions
- Explain how to identify the four cardinal directions using the sun's position.
- Analyze why understanding directions is important for navigation.
- Construct a simple map of your classroom using cardinal directions.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class: Class 3
Subject: Environmental Studies
Unit: Mapping Our Surroundings
Period: Term 2
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