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==Resources== | ==Resources== | ||
| - | While | + | While the [[Boy Scout Handbook]] is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn {{PAGENAME}}. See the [[{{PAGENAME}}#Disclaimers|Disclaimers]].<br> |
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> This symbol notes many other lesson videos. | + | *[[Orienteering|Orienteering Merit badge]] |
| - | + | *[[TPF-Orienteering|Make Orienteering a part of your Troop Program]].<br> | |
| + | * '''Related Merit Badges''': [[Backpacking]] - [[Camping]] - [[Cooking]] - [[First Aid]] - [[Hiking]] - [[Wilderness Survival]]. | ||
| + | * '''Related Awards''': [[Firem'n Chit]] - [[Totin' Chip]] - [[Paul Bunyan Woodsman]] | ||
| + | {{Scout Skills See Also}} | ||
| + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> '''BSA Video''': The [http://www.scouting.org/applications/rankvideo.aspx Skills Lessons] are excellent but are large files that require [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ Apple QuickTime].<br> | ||
| + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> This symbol notes many other lesson videos.<br> | ||
==Navigation Without a Compass== | ==Navigation Without a Compass== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[ Navigation Without a Compass]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[ Navigation Without a Compass]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/firstclass/FC1.m4v | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> '''BSA Video''': [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/firstclass/FC1.m4v First Class Find Directions] ''([[{{PAGENAME}}#Resources|See notes.]])''<br> |
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130439_how-find-north-star-navigate.htm Video: Find the North Star] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130438_how-find-true-north-without.htm Video: Find North Without a Compass] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130442_how-use-growing-moss-navigate.htm Video: How to Use Growing Moss] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130441_how-use-moving-water-navigate.htm Video: How to Use Moving Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130440_how-use-sun-navigate.htm Video: How to Use the Sun]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130439_how-find-north-star-navigate.htm Video: Find the North Star] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130438_how-find-true-north-without.htm Video: Find North Without a Compass] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130442_how-use-growing-moss-navigate.htm Video: How to Use Growing Moss] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130441_how-use-moving-water-navigate.htm Video: How to Use Moving Water] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130440_how-use-sun-navigate.htm Video: How to Use the Sun]<br> | ||
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==Compass== | ==Compass== | ||
{{Shortcut|[[Compass]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Compass]]}} | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/secondclass/SC1a.m4vBSA | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> '''BSA Video''': [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/secondclass/SC1a.m4vBSA Second Class Compass Skills] ''([[{{PAGENAME}}#Resources|See notes.]])''<br> |
<span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130437_how-use-compass-navigate.htm Video: How to Use a Compass] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18275_hiking-gear-compass-gps-use.htm Compass & GPS When Hiking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html REI Video: Navigation Basics - Map & Compass] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#partsofacompass REI Video: Parts of a Compass]<br> | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> Videos: [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/130437_how-use-compass-navigate.htm Video: How to Use a Compass] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/18275_hiking-gear-compass-gps-use.htm Compass & GPS When Hiking] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html REI Video: Navigation Basics - Map & Compass] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#partsofacompass REI Video: Parts of a Compass]<br> | ||
*[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass.html REI: Compasses] - [http://mdc.mo.gov/howto/compass/two.htm How a Compass Works] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass+declination.html REI: Declination] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/staying+course.html REI: Staying on Course] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#maptocompass REI Video: Map to Compass] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#compasstomap REI Video: Compass to Map] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#triangulation REI Video: Triangulation] | *[http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass.html REI: Compasses] - [http://mdc.mo.gov/howto/compass/two.htm How a Compass Works] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/compass+declination.html REI: Declination] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/staying+course.html REI: Staying on Course] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#maptocompass REI Video: Map to Compass] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#compasstomap REI Video: Compass to Map] - [http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/navigation+basics.html#triangulation REI Video: Triangulation] | ||
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{{Shortcut|[[Orienteering Skills]]}} | {{Shortcut|[[Orienteering Skills]]}} | ||
'''See''': [[Orienteering|Orienteering Merit badge]]. [[TPF-Orienteering|Make Orienteering A Part of Your Troop Program]]. | '''See''': [[Orienteering|Orienteering Merit badge]]. [[TPF-Orienteering|Make Orienteering A Part of Your Troop Program]]. | ||
| - | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/firstclass/FC2.m4v | + | <span style="border: 2px outset;"><small>►</small></span> '''BSA Video''': [http://old.scouting.org/boyscouts/rankvideo/firstclass/FC2.m4v First Class Orienteering Course] ''([[{{PAGENAME}}#Resources|See notes.]])''<br> |
Revision as of 09:58, June 3, 2009
Outdoor Skills, Backpacking, Cooking, Navigation, Cycling, and Wilderness Survival Skills.
| Navigation Without a Compass |
Resources
While the Boy Scout Handbook is your primary resource, the links below can help you learn Navigation. See the Disclaimers.
- Orienteering Merit badge
- Make Orienteering a part of your Troop Program.
- Related Merit Badges: Backpacking - Camping - Cooking - First Aid - Hiking - Wilderness Survival.
- Related Awards: Firem'n Chit - Totin' Chip - Paul Bunyan Woodsman
- Skills Instruction and Videos: First Aid Skills - Swimming - Outdoor Skills - Wilderness Survival - Backpacking - Cooking - Navigation - Campfires - Clothing - Cycling Skills
► BSA Video: The Skills Lessons are excellent but are large files that require Apple QuickTime.
► This symbol notes many other lesson videos.
Navigation Without a Compass
► BSA Video: First Class Find Directions (See notes.)
► Video: Find the North Star - Video: Find North Without a Compass - Video: How to Use Growing Moss - Video: How to Use Moving Water - Video: How to Use the Sun
Maps
► Video: How to Read a Topographical Map - Video: Map Features - Video: Map & Compass - Video: Maps & Guidebooks
- REI: Maps - REI Video: Map Basics - Free US Geological Survey Topographic Maps - Topozone.com - Google Satellite, Street, and Terrain Maps
Compass
► BSA Video: Second Class Compass Skills (See notes.)
► Videos: Video: How to Use a Compass - Compass & GPS When Hiking - REI Video: Navigation Basics - Map & Compass - REI Video: Parts of a Compass
- REI: Compasses - How a Compass Works - REI: Declination - REI: Staying on Course - REI Video: Map to Compass - REI Video: Compass to Map - REI Video: Triangulation
Lost
What to do if you become lost:
► Videos: Video: Learn What Sun & Bug Protection Gear to Pack When Camping - Finding your Way back when Lost Hiking - What to Do when you Get Lost Hiking - How to Not Get Lost when Hiking
GPS
► REI: GPS Glossary - REI: GPS Initialization Process - REI: GPS Receivers - REI Video: GPS - How to Use
Geocaching
- to promote scouting.aspx BSA: Geocaching to Promote Scouting - REI: Geocaching - REI: Geocaching: Expert Q&A► Video: What is Geocaching?
Orienteering Skills
See: Orienteering Merit badge. Make Orienteering A Part of Your Troop Program.
► BSA Video: First Class Orienteering Course (See notes.)
See also
- Orienteering Merit badge
- Make Orienteering A Part of Your Troop Program.
- Sun Protection - Insect Protection
- First Aid Skills - Outdoor Skills - Weather Skills - Clothing - Hydration - Leave No Trace
- Skills Instruction and Videos: First Aid Skills - Swimming - Outdoor Skills - Wilderness Survival - Backpacking - Cooking - Navigation - Campfires - Clothing - Cycling Skills
Related awards
- Outdoor Skills Awards
Outdoor-related awards
- Boy Scout ranks: Tenderfoot - Second Class - First Class
- Boy Scout awards: Firem'n Chit - Totin' Chip - Paul Bunyan Woodsman
- Boy Scout Merit Badges: Astronomy - Backpacking - Camping - Canoeing - Climbing - Cooking - Cycling - Fire Safety - Hiking - Orienteering - Pioneering - Rowing - Weather - Water Sports - Whitewater - Wilderness Survival
- Venturing: Outdoor Bronze Award; Ranger Award electives: Backpacking
- Webelos Activity Badges: Forester - Naturalist - Outdoorsman
- Cub Scout Belt Loops & Pins: Astronomy - Map and Compass - Weather
Disclaimers
Disclaimer: This information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, or formal training. Please note that the only materials recommended by the Boy Scouts of America are those found or listed in official BSA materials such as the current Boy Scout Handbook. Navigation recommendations are constantly being revised. Neither MeritBadge.Org, nor its contributors make any recommendations. See the Guide to Safe Scouting.
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