LET’S TRY ONE
On a map with north at the top, which direction is upward?
north
The map states that upward is north.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Follow north, south, east and west with north at the top of the map.
- With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Make one new example with a partner. Identify the evidence for your answer before checking it together.
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.