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Cardinal Directions

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Title text reads, "Cardinal Directions," against a black background with a map and compass.

There are four main directions or points called cardinal directions. The four points include north (N), east (E), south (S), and west (W). The direction words are found on maps, compasses, street signs, and in many other places. They also help people travel from place to place.

Media Details

Runtime: 8 minutes 25 seconds

Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Geography
Subtopic: Gender Role, U.S. Geography, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 3 - 6
Standards:

Release Year: 2020
Producer/Distributor: Learn Bright
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Closeup of a young woman smiling off to the right and a male with his back to camera facing her in foreground. Caption. Female number 4 as narrator. Students have the right to go to school.

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Anonymous (Maplewood, MN)

May 3rd, 2023 at 10:05 AM

So appreciative to be able to use this video. Thank you.