Get Your Bearing

Description
Locate markers in unfamiliar
terrain using measuring tapes
and compasses!

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Requirements
● One team of 2-3 people
● 15 minutes max per team

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Steps to Finish
Direction Distance
The instruction sheet will tell you how
Use the compass to determine
many meters in which direction.
what direction your team is
Make sure to keep track of your steps
supposed to walk in.
so you make it to the exact point!

Ex. 3meters, 40˚ 4meters, 130˚

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Scoring
Accuracy is the most important:

● Distance from your final point to the actual “X” will be measured in inches
● The team with the smallest distance will win.

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How to Read a Compass

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Degrees of 45 (Picture to the left)
Degrees of 30 (Picture below)

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B
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A B

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A B

D
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