Assess students' ability to apply map-reading and spatial reasoning to plan a safe walking route to school using a neighborhood map: identify compass directions (N, S, E, W), cite and use landmarks, estimate real distances using the map scale, choose a route that minimizes hazards (busy streets, no sidewalks), and provide step-by-step directions with justification referencing map features and measured distance. Suitable for grades 3–5; requires marking the route and explaining why it is safer than alternatives.