In Imagine It Unit 6: North, South, East, West, students are going to be learning about maps and globes, and how to find their way around the world. In this blog, you will find an activity for the beginning, middle, and end of the unit .
Compass Rose Seesaw Workstation
In this first Seesaw activity, students will practice directional words by placing different shapes on a compass rose when given a specific direction. Instead of up, down, right, and left, make way for North, South, East, and West! Here is a quick glimpse!
Prior to the activity, you will need to have created a class in Seesaw. This can be done online, or in the app. Also, make sure that the Seesaw app is downloaded onto the iPads that your students will be using. You will also need to print out a compass rose and task card. If you have never used Seesaw or need some refreshing, check out this tutorial. For another helpful resource, check out the First Grade Getting Started Guide.
After you have created your class and downloaded the app onto the iPads, you are now ready for the next step! Post the Compass Rose activity to your class in Seesaw. Here are the steps on how to post the activity to your class.
For this task, students will use the Seesaw app to practice following directions and using directional words (North, South, East, and West). Students will work with a partner, and take turns giving directions and drawing shapes on a compass rose. One student will tell their partner to draw a shape (triangle, circle, square, or heart) in a certain place on the compass rose. For example, they could say something like “Draw a triangle to the North”. Then, it will be their partner’s turn. Partners will continue to take turns. If technology is unavailable, students may use a slate and markers or paper and pencil.
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