T to make the map and compass work together you must decide on one North as ... One good trick is to recalibrate or at least look at your altimeter reading before you go to bed. If the altimeter reads ...

For example, if you follow a compass reading of 0° (north ... That said, if your map is old, it’s always worth it to check ...

On your map, using compass directions ... This clip could be used to cover directions, distance, scale and map reading and can be used as a starting point for related learning of co-ordinates ...

There are other ways of navigation besides by compass, map, or GPS too. Have a shot at inertial navigation if you want a challenge.

If you’re familiar with using a compass (the tool that points to magnetic ... then performing calculations with that data to get a true reading. Luckily the equations have been figured out ...

The map reading skills covered by presenter Joe Crowley include: contour lines, co-ordinates, eastings and northings, grid references and navigation using a compass. Suitable for: KS3 and GCSE in ...