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Description

Includes two acitivites

Spot the difference on orienteering maps - 10 differences and describe using the key where the differences are

Draw different items on the map using the key from verbal instructions

Resources

Print out:

Spot the Difference sheet - for scouts
Spot the Difference Answer Sheet - for Leaders

Mark the Map Sheet - for scouts
Written instructions for drawings - for leaders (also in instructions)

Instructions

Before you begin
Print copies of the ‘Mark the map’ and ‘Orienteering spot the difference’ sheets. You’ll need enough for one of each between two.
Print or download a copy of the ‘Answer sheet (Orienteering spot the difference)’ too. If you’re looking to save paper, consider running the activities as bases in this session, with groups moving between them.

Spot the difference
Split into pairs and give each pair an ‘Orienteering spot the difference’ sheet. Explain that there are 10 differences to find. Pairs should work together to find each one.
Once everyone’s found the 10 differences, have the pairs take turns to show where a difference is, until all 10 have been covered. Encourage everyone to use the names of the map symbols to help pinpoint where each difference is.
Check everyone’s answers against those circled on the ‘Answer sheet’.

Mark the map
Keep or switch pairs. Give each pair a copy of the coloured ‘Mark the map’ sheet and writing materials. Explain that orienteering maps are coloured to help show orienteers where they are and where they should go, based on the terrain and other obstacles. This helps orienteers prepare for new environments.
Explain that pairs should draw the features onto the map on the ‘Mark the map’ sheet. They should use the following instructions to do this. Certain symbols will go in different places depending on the colour of the map section. Each symbol can be copied from the key on the map.
Read out these instructions for where to place the symbols slowly, making sure everyone hears and understands. You could check the first symbol and use this as a practice round:

- Draw a large pit in open land
- Draw a bridge over a lake
- Draw a railway through the impassable fields at the top of the map
- Draw a man-made object in undergrowth
- Draw a pylon in a section of forest suitable for running
- Draw a building in a forest suitable for slow running or walking
- Draw a high fence on a paved surface by a building

Check that everyone heard each instruction and has placed a symbol on the map for each one. When everyone’s done, swap maps with another pair to check the answers. The person leading the activity should read out each instruction again and discuss any that people have trouble with.

Tags

• Inside
• Map Bingo
• Map keys
• orienteering introduction

Badge Links

• Orienteer - Colours and symbols