1. Navigation I

2. Maps, Scale and Distance
Nav 1_1:
Maps, Scale and Distance

3. Learning Intention:
To familiarise you with the main features of an Ordnance Survey map.

4. Success Criteria:
By the end of this session everyone should be able to:
• Explain the purpose of a map;
• Describe the basic layout and features of an Ordnance Survey map;
• Show which way is North on an OS Map;
• Calculate distances on a 1: OS map.
Some of you may be able to:
• Describe the difference between True North, Grid North and Magnetic North.

5. Activities: Brainstorm: What is a map?
Introduction to the 1:50k Landranger
Scale & Calculating Distances

6. Nav 1_2:
OS Map Symbols

7. Learning Intention:
To familiarise you with the main OS map symbols relevant to mountain navigation.

8. Success Criteria:
By the end of this session everyone should be able to:
• Locate and use the key panel on an OS map;
• Identify OS map symbols relevant to mountain navigation.
Some of you may be able to:
• Identify 25+ OS map symbols relevant to mountain navigation.

9. Activities: Presentation. What are map symbols for? Symbol Recognition
Feedback & Key Points

10. Nav 1_3:
Grid References

11. Learning Intention:
To enable you to use 6-figure grid references to locate and give the location of features on an OS map.

12. Success Criteria:
By the end of this session everyone should be able to:
• Locate a point on an OS map using a 6-figure grip reference;
• Give the location of a point on an OS map using a 6-figure grid reference.
Some of you may be able to:
• Explain the OS National Grid system and find the 2-letter code for a map section.

13. Activities: Presentation: Grid References. Group task, Handbook p. 21
Feedback & Key Points

14. Nav 1_4:
Contours

15. Learning Intention:
To enable you to understand and interpret contour lines on an OS map.

16. Success Criteria:
By the end of this session everyone should be able to:
• Identify and state the purpose of contour lines on an OS map;
• Use contour lines to calculate the height of any given point.
Some of you may be able to:
• Interpret the profile of a contoured feature and identify common geographical features from their contours/profiles.

17. Activities: Presentation/Discussion: Hills of Braemar
Calculating Heights
Contour Interpretation

18. Nav 1_5:
Basic Compass Skills

19. Learning Intention:
To enable you to use a Silva Mk 4 compass to aid map navigation.

20. Success Criteria:
By the end of this session everyone should be able to:
• Describe the key features of a Silva Mk. 4 compass;
• Use a compass to set a map to Magnetic North.
Some of you may be able to:
• Describe common problems when using a compass.

21. Activities: IMPORTANT REMINDER
Presentation: Key Features of the Silva Mk. 4 Compass
Practical: Which way is North?
Practical: Setting a map

22. Nav 1_6:
Assessment

23. Learning Intention:
To enable you to demonstrate your competence in basic map & compass skills.

24. Success Criteria: By the end of this session everyone MUST be able to:
• Use a compass to set a map to Magnetic North;
• Locate a point on an OS map using a 6-figure grid reference;
• Give the location of a point on an OS map using a 6-figure grid reference;
• Use your understanding of maps, symbols and contours to describe a route between two points on an OS map.

25. Activities:
Instructions
Individual Task
Group Task