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Bearings, Scale Drawings, and Route Interpretation

5th Grade · Math · Open Global Math

9 lessons

Goal

Specify positions using compass points and three-figure bearings, interpret route maps, and use scale factors to enlarge/reduce shapes and calculate distances.

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  1. Specifying Locations Using 8-Point Compass DirectionsUp next
  2. Understanding and Measuring Three-Figure BearingsNot started yet
  3. Drawing Journeys Using Bearings and DistancesNot started yet
  4. Describing and Interpreting Route MapsNot started yet
  5. Enlarging and Reducing 2D Figures on GridsNot started yet
  6. Ratios in Real Life: Maps and Scale DrawingsNot started yet
  7. Map Scales: Calculating Real-World DistancesYou are here
  8. Calculating Drawing Lengths from Real-World MeasurementsNot started yet
  9. Solving Multi-Step Navigation and Scale ProblemsNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

GlobalOGM.6.SP.3Open Global Math Standards 2026™ · 5th Grade

Specify object locations using bearings, direction, and distance relative to reference points; describe and interpret route maps; and use scale drawing ratios to enlarge/reduce figures and convert between map distances and actual distances.