Learning objective

  • To identify the four compass directions.

Success criteria

  • I know the

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National curriculum

Geography

Geographical skills and fieldwork

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the Presentation: Speak like an expert and use the activity to recap learning from the previous lesson.

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Can use the Activity: Compass directions (support) with directions labelled.

Pupils working at greater depth

Can label north, east, south and west using the Activity: Compass directions (extension).

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the four compass

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Vocabulary definitions

  • compass

    An instrument with a pointer showing the direction of magnetic north.

  • direction

    An imaginary line showing the way someone or something is moving.

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