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+====== Maps, Compasses, and Orienteering ======
+//Orienteering is the sport of navigation through often unfamiliar terrain and it's a great way to teach kids about reading maps and trail signs. Look for an orienteering club in your area--many hold events specifically for scouts or make their  maps and courses available for free online. This activity is a great one to do on a campout where you can do the learning activities in the morning then do a hike or go orienteering in the afternoon. Alternatively you can spread it out over two meetings.//
+  * Opening Ceremony
+  * Talk About Maps
+    * Why is it important to know where you're going?
+    * Different types of maps (topographical, street maps, etc)
+    * How to read a map
+    * What are some things you might use a map for?
+    * Using a compass
+    * What other ways can be used to tell people which way to go?
+  * Trail Signs
+    * Have the kids practice making trail signs and following the signs others have make.
+  * Snack & Story Time
+  * Draw Your Own Maps
+    * Have the kids make their own maps then trade and follow the maps that someone else made.
+  * Closing Ceremony
+Follow Up Meeting:
+  * Go on a day hike/orienteering adventure
+    * You'll want to do this somewhere where there is a map the kids can follow, ideally with intersecting paths
+    * Have the kids figure out which way to go using the map
+    * Have the kids practice using compasses
+    * Have the kids practice pointing out or creating trail signs
+===== Related Activites: =====
+  * [[activities:index:day_hike|Day Hike]]
+  * [[activities:index:orienteering|Orienteering]]
+===== Items Needed: =====
+  * Demonstration Maps
+  * Compasses
+  * [[sections:otters:books|Martha Maps It Out]] or other book for Story Time
+  * Paper and Pencils for Map Making (Consider using graph paper)
+  * Clipboards
+  * //For follow up meeting: Maps of the area you'll be hiking/orienteering//
+===== Badge Requirements Covered: =====
+=== Blue Activity Paw ===
+  * Day Hike
+=== Tan Handicraft Paw ===
+  * Map or Diagram
+{{tag>meeting:otter ot_activity:day_hike ot_handicraft:map_or_diagram ot_handicraft:trail_signs}}

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