Requirements

  1. Using a map, locate where you live.
  2. Draw a map for a friend to locate your home or school. Create a key for your map.
  3. Find the directions north, east, south, and west and the compass rose on a map.
  4. 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