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Cub Scout Activity Badges: Map Reader

From Monday 16th November 2009, as part of The Scout Association's development of one fully integrated website for Members, the information contained on this page is no longer being maintained. For up to date information please visit the following link: Cub Scouts: Map Reader Activity Badge

Complete the following:

  1. Understand how to use the key of an Ordnance Survey map.

  2. Be able to use 6 figure grid references.

  3. Explain how to find north on a map and how to set a map to North.

  4. Locate your home and Pack meeting place on an Ordnance Survey or street map.

  5. Understand contour lines on an Ordnance Survey map.

  6. Be able to identify ten Ordnance Survey map symbols

  7. Use an Ordnance Survey map during an outdoor activity.

  8. Know the eight points of a compass and use them during an outdoor activity.

Notes

If you need help designing alternatives to these requirements for those with special needs please contact the Special Needs Office at Gilwell Park.

 
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