Which Way Is North?
by Anonymous · ⭐ 1 · 🍴 0
When you unfold a map, which way is north? 🧭 Turn the compass needle through the eight directions. The gray tail moves too, so you can see that opposite directions always face each other. 🗺️ Next, explore a map of our neighborhood. Which way is the park from the school? Here’s the fun part: the same two places can have opposite directions depending on where you look from. 🚶 Finally, find your way. Tap a direction button to walk one square at a time to your destination. Going diagonally takes fewer steps—how few can you use? This app was made with code too · Remix it with a map of your school neighborhood! },
About this app
Which Way Is North? is an interactive geography learning app for practicing the eight compass directions. Explore how a compass needle and its opposite direction move, identify the direction of landmarks on a map, and walk from a flag to destinations one square at a time. Diagonal movement is allowed, helping learners compare routes and step counts.
Use cases
- Elementary students learning compass directions
- Teachers introducing map-reading concepts
- Families practicing geography through short activities
- Learners comparing direct and diagonal routes
Features
- Interactive eight-direction compass with opposite-direction feedback
- Map exercises using a school, park, library, market, and hospital
- Direction questions that emphasize the viewing location
- Step-by-step walking challenges with diagonal movement
- Reset and next-activity controls
- Optional sound toggle