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Description

Understanding the Key of an OS Map

Resources

OS Maps

Instructions

1. Cubs gather in small groups around an OS Map
2. Ask Cubs what a key to a map is (explain if necessary)
3. Ask Cubs to identify items that are in the key (ie. Symbols/Scale/Direction of North/Map Details/Revision Data)
4. Explain purpose of all these items

Tags

• key
• map reading
• map symbols
• scale

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