Requirements
- Using a map, locate where you live.
- Draw a map for a friend to locate your home or school. Create a key for your map.
- Find the directions north, east, south, and west and the compass rose on a map.
- Practice using both a map and a compass.
Tips and Tricks
- I would recommend using Google Maps/Earth for Requirement 1.
- Here is a good website for the elements of a map if you have time to go over them.
- If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can also consider expanding into an orienteering introduction.
Special Needs Considerations
- Consider using different mediums to create the maps for Requirement 2 (e.g. tablets or computers).
References
Scouting America – Finding Your Way
