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Basic Navigation

Grades

Module 1: Foundations of Outdoor Navigation

Why navigation matters (even on marked trails)

Common myths and mistakes

Overview of navigation tools

Foundations quiz

Module 2: Understanding Maps

How to read a topographic map

Contour lines, symbols, and scales

How to orient a map

Map symbols quiz

Module 3: Mastering the Compass

Parts of a compass (baseplate, needle, housing, etc.)

Taking a bearing

Following a bearing

Triangulation: finding your location using 2–3 landmarks

Triangulation assignment

Module 4: Introduction to GPS & Digital Tools

Handheld GPS vs. smartphone apps (like Gaia GPS, AllTrails)

How to plot a route

GPS accuracy, limitations, and battery life

Why navigation matters (even on marked trails)

Basic Navigation Module 1: Foundations of Outdoor Navigation Why navigation matters (even on marked trails)

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