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Finding your way
Textbook: Part 2, pp. 33–35
GoalKnow ways of finding direction (map, Sun, stars, compass) and use them.
New words
direction · yo‘nalishmap · xaritaPole Star · Qutb yulduzilandmark · mo‘ljal
Explanation
Finding direction means knowing where we are and where to go. There are four ways. A map is a picture of Earth’s surface showing roads, rivers and buildings. By the Sun: in the morning if the Sun is on your right side, you face north. By the stars: at night the Pole Star is always in the north. The compass needle always points north. Nearby landmarks (school, river, tall building) also help us find the way.
Worked examples
At night, walking towards the Pole Star means going north.
At the end of winter, snow lasts longer on the north side of a hill.
Class activity
“Treasure hunt”: in the school yard one child hides a “treasure” and writes directions using a compass: “5 steps north, 3 steps east, 2 steps south”. Another group follows them to find it. Then draw a map of our classroom with a north arrow. Safety: play only inside the yard under adult supervision.
Practice
1
Name 3 ways of finding direction.
For example: map, Sun, compass, stars
2
Which star shows north at night?
the Pole Star
3
What can be shown on a map?
roads, rivers, cities, mountains