Not quite Map readers yet....

It's a tough badge to do as there is a number of important thinks to know. After looking at maps last week and doing matching up game this week, the Cubs are now reasonable at knowing 10 different map signs.

 

 

They got to grips with the 8 key points of a compass this week faily quickly. Let's see how this all comes together when we go on our hike on Sunday 26th January! 

 



The part of the badge that we have to go back to at our next meeting is the 6 figure grid references.

Map Reader badge

 

We are starting 2014 off with the Map Reader badge. To complete this badge, each cub must:

1. Understand how to use the key of an Ordnance Survey map
2. Be able to use six-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 first eight points of a compass and use them during an outdoor activity.

Good luck Cubs.