Reading a compass and a map

Category
outdoors
Duration
6:50
Age
11
Instructor
Andrew

Objective

Learn the use of a magnetic compass and map to plan and navigate routes across unmarked country.

Completion Checklist

  1. •Get a compass and familiarize yourself with it.
  2. •Get a map of your local area and locate your starting point.
  3. •Plan a place you want to go that does not have roads or marked trails.
  4. •Navigate and travel to that location … with adult supervision, of course.
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