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Finding the flag with a map
Age 10 · Sports
In orienteering you walk through the woods and use a map to find flags hidden along your route. You keep track of where you are on the map so you can reach each flag.
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In the picture
- The map: shows the paths and landmarks, with a thumb on your spot
- The compass: shows which way is north so you can turn the map correctly
- The control flag: the white-and-orange mark you must find at each stop
Examples
- Finding a flag on a rock in a park forest
- Following a trail map during a school sports day in the woods
Key takeaways
- Keep your thumb on your spot as you move along the map.
- Match what you see around you with what is drawn on the map.
Quiz: Finding the flag with a map (Age 10)
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While you walk with your map in orienteering, what should you keep doing with your thumb?
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How can you tell where you are on the map?
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What is the compass for in orienteering?
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