Position and Orientation

Position and orientation

Achievement Objectives:

Level 3

Use a coordinate system or the language of direction and distance to specify locations and

describe paths.

Level 4

Communicate and interpret locations and directions, using compass directions, distances, and
grid references.

Using Directional Language

Success criteria:

• Use four turns using fractions or angles e.g. ¾ turn or 90 degree turn
• Use compass directions only e.g. north, north east
• Use feet as a measurement e.g. move 4 feet north

 I learnt how to use compass directions and fractions to figure my way to the treasure.

Using the Coordinate System

Self Reflection:

What did you do well,

Directing my buddy to the write way and listening to the directions.

What are your next steps?

To use angles when mapping and finding coordinates.

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