GeographyYear 3

Maps and Compass Points

Learn Maps and Compass Points for Year 3 pupils (ages 7–8). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you're standing in the playground 🏫. The sun rises in the EAST and sets in the WEST.

  2. 2

    Which direction does the sun rise in? 🌅

  3. 3

    Tap the four compass points on this map — North, South, East, West.

  4. 4

    A pirate treasure map says: 'Walk 3 steps East from the big tree 🌳.' Let's work it out!

  5. 5

    On a map, which direction is at the top? 🗺️

  6. 6

    Help the explorer find the lake 🏞️. The lake is SOUTH of the mountain ⛰️. Tap the lake!

  7. 7

    If you face North, which direction is behind you? 🧭

Practise Maps and Compass Points with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 7–8. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.