Cub Scout Map and Compass
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| + | [[Tiger Cub Scout|Tiger]], [[Wolf Cub Scout|Wolf]], and [[Bear Cub Scout|Bear]] Cub Scouts, and [[Webelos Scout|Webelos Scouts]] may complete these requirements in a Family, [[Den]], [[Pack]], school, or community setting. | ||
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:12. Explain what the different map colors can mean on a map. | :12. Explain what the different map colors can mean on a map. | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | # Earning the {{PAGENAME}} Belt Loop ''while a Webelos Scout'' is requirement 13 of the Webelos [[Traveler]] Activity Badge. | ||
| + | # [[Cub_Scout_Academics#Earning_Loops_and_Pins_multiple_times |Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times]] | ||
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| + | == Related achievements, electives, or other awards == | ||
| + | Webelos [[Traveler]] Activity Badge requirement 13 | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
[[Category:Scoutcraft]] | [[Category:Scoutcraft]] | ||
| - | [[Category:Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program | + | [[Category:Cub Scout Requirements]] |
| + | [[Category:Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program]] | ||
Revision as of 14:46, March 12, 2008
| Map and Compass Belt Loop and Pin | |
 Map and Compass Academics Belt Loop  Map and Compass Academics Pin (line drawing, actual pins are color) | |
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Belt Loop Requirements
Complete these three requirements:
- 1. Show how to orient a map. Find three landmarks on the map
- 2. Explain how a compass works.
- 3. Draw a map of your neighborhood. Label the streets and plot the route you take to get to a place that you often visit.
Academics Pin Requirements
Earn the Map and Compass belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
- 1. Define cartography.
- 2. Make a poster showing 10 map symbols and their meaning.
- 3. Read a book or story about a famous explorer or navigator. Tell your den or family what you learned.
- 4. Make a simple compass with a magnet and pin.
- 5. Explain the difference between latitude and longitude and show them on a map or globe.
- 6. Draw a compass rose for a map. Label north, south, east, and west.
- 7. Study a blank map of the United States of America. Label your state, and the states that share its boundary lines.
- 8. In the field, show how to take a compass bearing and how to follow it.
- 9. Show how to measure distances, using a scale on a map legend.
- 10. Measure your pace. Then layout a simple compass course for your den to try.
- 11. Using a road map, determine how many miles it is between two major cities or familiar destinations.
- 12. Explain what the different map colors can mean on a map.
| The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, 2003 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34299) |
Notes
- Earning the Cub Scout Map and Compass Belt Loop while a Webelos Scout is requirement 13 of the Webelos Traveler Activity Badge.
- Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times
Related achievements, electives, or other awards
Webelos Traveler Activity Badge requirement 13
