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An Introduction to Map Reading and Compass Skills
Introduction
Welcome and Course Overview (1:26)
Importance of Map Reading and Compass Skills
Module 1: Introduction to OS Maps
Introduction
Lesson 1.1: What is an OS Map?
Lesson 1.2: Map Scales
Lesson 1.3: Map Components
Lesson 1.4: Topographic Features
Module 1: Summary
Module 2: Using a Compass
Introduction
Lesson 2.1: Types of Compass
Lesson 2.2: Compass Components
Lesson 2.3: Taking a Bearing (6:44)
Lesson 2.4: Following a Route with a Compass
Lesson 2.5: True North and Magnetic North
Module 2: Summary
Module 3: Planning and Following a Route
Introduction
Lesson 3.1: The 4 Ds (9:10)
D1: Direction
D2: Distance
D3: Description
D4: Duration
Lesson 3.2: The 5th D
Module 3: Summary
Module 4: Additional Useful Skills
Introduction
Lesson 4.1: Pacing (4:27)
Lesson 4.2: Grid References
The Grid
Northings and Eastings
The Final Grid Reference
Module 4: Summary
Module 5: Safe and Responsible Navigation
Introduction
5.1: Kit Essentials (7:28)
5.2: Countryside Code
5.3: Leave No Trace and Minimise Impact
5.4: Basic Emergency Procedures
Module 5: Summary
Course Summary
Final Quiz
Thank you (0:48)
Module 4: Summary
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