Lost in Gilbert Valley

Lost in Gilbert Valley

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This task is about compass directions.

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Malachi is lost in the Gilbert Valley.
The only way he can get to the Rescue Hut is if he follows the paths labelled A, B, C, D, then E. 
Write a set of instructions the rescue team can radio to Malachi to tell him the compass directions he must follow, and the order in which he must follow them, so that he can get to the Rescue Hut.
Task administration: 
This task can be completed with pencil and paper or online.
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Geometry and Measurement, Position and orientation
Keywords: 
direction, compass, bearings, instructions, location, maps
Description of task: 
This task requires students to write a set of instructions based on compass directions that would guide a lost tramper to a Rescue Hut on a map with marked paths and landmarks.
Curriculum Links: 
Key competencies
This resource involves knowing and using specialised language of direction and compass bearings and interpreting visual representations (maps), both of which provide an opportunity to develop to the Key competency: Using language, symbols and text.
Learning Progression Frameworks
This resource can provide evidence of learning associated with
Geometric thinking, sets 4-5
within the Mathematics Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Read more about the Learning Progressions Frameworks.
Answers/responses: 

 

Y8 (10/2001)

Writes a set of instructions which, for each path, includes the following compass directions in the following order:
 
Path A – South
Path B – West
Path C – South-east
Path D – East
Path E – North-west
NOTE: Use of landmarks is optional.

all correct - moderate
 
3-4 correct - easy