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3.19 Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Worksheet

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This Grade 3 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 3.19 Cardinal and Intermediate Directions. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Cardinal and Intermediate Directions - Choose the route description that correctly uses cardinal/intermediate directions on a map. (National Geography Standards 1; IXL: Read a map—cardinal directions)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Study the Prairie Park map. What is the best description of the red path from the fountain to the playground?

AGo west 1 square, then west 2 squares, then northwest 1 square, then northeast 1 square, then west 2 squares.

BGo southeast 1 square, then west 2 squares, then northwest 1 square, then northeast 1 square, then west 2 squares.

CGo northwest 1 square, then northwest 1 square, then west 2 squares, then northeast 1 square, then west 2 squares.

DGo northwest 1 square, then west 2 squares, then northwest 1 square, then northeast 1 square, then west 2 squares.

Solution & Explanation:The marked route starts at the fountain and goes northwest 1 square, then west 2 squares, then northwest 1 square, then northeast 1 square, and then west 2 squares, so that choice correctly leads to the playground.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Use the map of Willow Nature Center. Which description matches the marked route from the picnic shelter to the butterfly garden?

AGo south 1 square, then southeast 1 square, then west 2 squares, then southwest 1 square, then west 2 squares.

BGo northeast 1 square, then southeast 1 square, then west 2 squares, then southwest 1 square, then west 2 squares.

CGo southwest 1 square, then southeast 1 square, then west 2 squares, then southwest 1 square, then west 2 squares.

DGo southwest 1 square, then southeast 1 square, then west 2 squares, then west 2 squares, then southwest 1 square.

Solution & Explanation:The marked route starts at the picnic shelter and goes southwest 1 square, then southeast 1 square, then west 2 squares, then southwest 1 square, and then west 2 squares, so that choice correctly leads to the butterfly garden.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Use the map of Meadow Harbor. Which description matches the marked route from the pier gate to the fish market?

AGo east 1 square, then northeast 1 square, then south 2 squares, then east 2 squares, then southeast 1 square.

BGo southeast 1 square, then northeast 1 square, then south 2 squares, then east 2 squares, then southeast 1 square.

CGo northwest 1 square, then northeast 1 square, then south 2 squares, then east 2 squares, then southeast 1 square.

DGo southeast 1 square, then south 2 squares, then northeast 1 square, then east 2 squares, then southeast 1 square.

Solution & Explanation:The marked route starts at the pier gate and goes southeast 1 square, then northeast 1 square, then south 2 squares, then east 2 squares, and then southeast 1 square, so that choice correctly leads to the fish market.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 3 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1 (Choose the route description that correctly uses cardinal/intermediate directions on a map.).