7th grade l.o.c.

ENTERING THE CLASSROOM Class Leader calls class to ATTENTION At ATTENTION by side of desk Take SEATS – Say: “Per Ardua Ad Astra”

Starter: Academic Vocabulary In your L.O.C. Notebook in the Academic Vocabulary section make a new entry for today’s date. Your Academic Vocabulary can be found in your planner. Quiet Mode Stand & Deliver Open Discussion Team Work

WHAT IS A COMPASS an instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.

Types of Compasses BASEPLATE/MAP COMPASS The Baseplate compass or Map Compass is used in conjunction with a map as well as in hand. The clear baseplate of this compass makes it easy to use when paired with maps. Can be used to set course bearings, orient yourself to a map and follow a course over land. BASEPLATE/MAP COMPASS

Types of Compasses (CONT.) BASEPLATE COMPASS

Types of Compasses (CONT.) MILITARY/LENSATIC COMPASS Is a precision compass that is used with a topographical map This compass also works well on unmarked trails and wilderness Can be used to set course bearings, orient yourself to a map and follow a course over land.

Types of Compasses (CONT.) Lensatic compass

How to Use a compass

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