Orienteering

Closeup of youth hands, one person holds a map and the other a compass.

Youth learn how to read a topographic map and navigate with a compass through 4 lessons on reading a topographic map, understanding the compass, using the compass in the field and navigating an orienteering course. Ideal for grades 3 and up.

Lesson time: Four lessons at 35-60 minutes each

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