Angles and Compass Bearings
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Angles and Compass Bearings
Part 1: Understanding Angles
Success Criteria: I can identify different types of angles and use angle names correctly.
Angle A: ______°
Angle B: ______°
Angle C: ______°
a) 30° is: acute / obtuse / right
b) 90° is: acute / obtuse / right
c) 120° is: acute / obtuse / right
When I turn around in a complete circle, I have turned ________ degrees.
Part 2: Compass Directions and Bearings
Success Criteria: I can identify compass directions and use simple bearings to give directions.
North to East:
45° 90° 180°Starting at North and turning clockwise:
North → ________ → East → ________ → South → ________ → West → ________ → North
You are standing at the school gate. The library is 090° from where you stand.
a) If you walk towards the library, which direction are you walking? ________
b) To walk back to the gate from the library, what bearing would you use? ________
If you want to walk from your house to the park that is directly South of you, your bearing would be:
000° 090° 180° 270°Part 3: Applying Your Knowledge
Success Criteria: I can use angles and bearings to solve real-world problems and give clear directions.
You are at the school oval. Write directions using bearings to help someone find the treasure:
Step 1: Walk _____ metres on bearing _____°
Step 2: Turn and walk _____ metres on bearing _____°
Step 3: The treasure is buried here!
Sarah walks from her house on a bearing of 045° for 200 metres to reach the bus stop. What bearing should she use to walk straight back home?
Show your working:
Answer: _______°
Create your own treasure hunt with at least 3 steps using different bearings. Include a simple map showing the route. Test it with a classmate!
Use a compass app on a tablet or phone to:
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