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Maps and directions crossword with compass, continent, and directional vocabulary.
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Maps and Directions Crossword Puzzle

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A 16-clue introductory crossword on maps and spatial language for Grades 1–2. Clues cover compass directions, location words like "beside" and "between," map features including compass and continent, and local geography references to Virginia and Richmond. Use for geography vocabulary introduction or as a warm-up activity in early elementary classrooms.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
Geography
Grade Level:
1st – 2nd Grades
Updated April 2023

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