Cardinal Points - Version One

Thank you very much to Lynn Young, who e-mailed me this game!

Materials: compass, start marker (could be a flag, a ball, anything), spacious field or room

Goal: To learn how to use a compass, girls should have basic knowledge of the cardinal points (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW). This game requires basic knowledge of the cardinal points while using a compass.

Instructions: Select a starting point. Drop the start marker and using the compass follow these directions:

Walk 5 paces to the north, stop

Walk 10 paces to the West, stop

Walk 20 paces to the south, stop

Walk 15 paces to the east, stop

Walk 15 paces to the north, stop

Walk 5 paces to the west, stop. At this point, look down on the ground. You should be a the starting point!

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