Finding My Way: Absolute and Relative Location
A first-grade social studies worksheet introducing absolute and relative location through fun activities and questions.
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Finding My Way: Absolute and Relative Location
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you learn about absolute and relative location!
Absolute Location
Absolute location is like giving a house its exact address. It's where something is exactly!
1. What is the absolute location of your classroom?
My classroom is at .
2. Write your home address below. This is its absolute location!
Relative Location
Relative location tells where something is by saying what it is near. For example, 'The park is next to the school.'
Look at the picture below. It's a simple map!
3. Where is the 'X' (treasure) located relative to the mountain?
The 'X' is the mountain.
4. Where is the boat located relative to the island?
The boat is the island.
Choose the Best Answer
5. Which of these is an example of ABSOLUTE location?
My house is near the school.
My address is 123 Main Street.
The store is across from the park.
The tree is behind the fence.
6. Which of these is an example of RELATIVE location?
The school is at 456 Oak Avenue.
My classroom is Room 10.
The library is next to the gym.
The bus stop is at the corner of First and Main.
True or False
7. Your address is an example of relative location.
True
False
8. Saying 'the tree is behind the house' is using relative location.
True
False
Think and Write
9. Tell a friend how to get from your classroom to the library using relative location words (like 'next to', 'across from', 'behind').