Physical and Health Education – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 11 – INTRODUCTION TO FOUR CARDINAL POINTS

The four cardinal points are the main directions used for finding location, direction, or movement on the Earth or a map. They help us know which way to go.

North

⇑

West ⇐–¦–⇒ East

⇓

South

The four cardinal points are:

1. North (N) – Points to the top of the map or towards the North Pole.

2. South (S) – Points to the bottom of the map or towards the South Pole.

3. East (E) – Points to the right side of the map; where the sun rises.

4. West (W) – Points to the left side of the map; where the sun sets.

 

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE FOUR CARDINAL POINTS

1. It helps in finding direction – For example, knowing which way is north helps you find your location.

2. It helps in map reading and navigation – Farmers, travelers, and sailors use it to move from one place to another.

3. It helps in giving and understanding instructions – Such as “Go north to reach the school.”

4. It is important in construction and planning – Buildings, roads, and farms are planned according to direction.

5. It helps in locating places – Knowing directions makes it easier to find towns, rivers, or landmarks.

 

Simple way to remember:

North – Up

West – Left

East – Right

South – Down

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON INTRODUCTION TO FOUR CARDINAL POINTS

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. The four cardinal points are used to ______. 

A. Find direction

B. Cook food

C. Wash clothes

D. Paint walls

2. Which direction points to the top of a map?

A. South

B. East

C. North

D. West

3. Which direction points to where the sun rises?

A. West

B. East

C. North

D. South

4. Which direction points to where the sun sets?

A. East

B. North

C. South

D. West

5. South is opposite to ______. 

A. East

B. West

C. North

D. South

6. East is opposite to ______. 

A. North

B. South

C. East

D. West

7. Knowing the cardinal points helps in ______. 

A. Finding directions and locations

B. Cooking faster

C. Writing stories

D. Watching TV

8. Farmers and travelers use cardinal points to ______. 

A. Water crops

B. Build houses

C. Ride bicycles

D. Move from one place to another

9. Cardinal points are important in construction because they help to ______. 

A. Plan buildings and roads

B. Cook food

C. Draw pictures

D. Write letters

10. Which of the following shows the correct simple positions of the four cardinal points on a map?

A. North – Down, South – Up, East – Left, West – Right

B. North – Up, South – Down, East – Right, West – Left

C. North – Right, South – Left, East – Up, West – Down

D. North – Left, South – Right, East – Down, West – Up

Answer Key – 1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. B

 

WEEK 12 – 13, REVISION AND END OF THE TERM EXAMINATION