Orienteering Adventure
A Grade 3 physical education worksheet introducing students to orienteering basics, including compass directions and map reading.
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Welcome to your Orienteering Adventure! This worksheet will help you learn about finding your way using a compass and a map. Read the questions carefully and do your best!
1. The four main directions on a compass are North, East, South, and .
2. If you are facing North, the direction behind you is .
3. If you are facing East, the direction to your left is .
Look at the compass below. Which direction does the red needle usually point?

East
West
North
South
1. A map shows you where things are located.
True
False
2. You should always hold a map upside down when you are using it.
True
False
Imagine you are at the 'Start' on this map. If you need to go to the 'Tree', which direction would you walk?

Match each tool with what it helps you do.
1. Compass
a. Shows where places are
2. Map
b. Shows you which way is North
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