SAR Fundamentals/Navigation/Map/Features

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Frequently Asked Questions ==
{{prompt|What are some of the questions that students typically ask. Include the answers.}}
{{prompt|What are some of the questions that students typically ask. Include the answers.}}
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Q: Name 3 types of map.
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A:
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* road map
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* hand drawn - memory map (things in relations to each other)
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* relief maps
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* topographical maps
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* photo map
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* plan
== Feedback ==
== Feedback ==

Revision as of 01:58, 6 January 2013

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Contents

Subject

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Major land features on a topo map

Authors

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Brett Wuth

Scope

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This lesson is an introduction to Navigation for SAR Fundamentals students. It is part of a larger 8 hour series of lessons.

SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.13 "Navigation"
Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.7 "Navigation"

Objectives

At the conclusion of this lesson the participants will be able to identify:

  1. the type of a map
  2. the indicated scale of a map
  3. the 4 cardinal directions on a map
  4. be able to recognize roads, railways, building and common symbols
  5. be able to identify water ways and water bodies
  6. be able to indicate direction of water flow based on the shape of confluences, islands, and stream sizes
  7. recognize forrested and unforrested land

for a topo map, identify:

  1. the name and number
  2. the neighboring maps

Time Plan

Total Time: 15 minutes


Time Material


00:00

3 min

Introduce topic title

Introduce Instructor

Present Objectives

00:03


Types of maps:

  • road map
  • memory map, sketch
  • photographic (satellite, aerial)
  • topographic
    • produced by the Canadian government
    • shows the terrain
    • good for navigating back country



Topo maps

  • name of the map
  • scale 1:50,000 vs 1:250,000
  • size of area covered
  • map for nearly every piece of Canada



Using as a road map

  • N on the top
  • recognize roads, buildings, railways
  • symbol key on back
  • Using 82H/5 where is Pincher Creek?, Twin Butte?
  • date of culture check
  • Find features that are no longer accurate



  • recognize lakes, reservoirs, rivers, creeks, streams
  • which way does the water flow?



  • recognize forested, unforested



Aids

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  • 82H/5 for each pair of students
  • plenty of table space
  • overhead projector
  • screen
  • slides of topo maps
  • a compass for each pair of students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the questions that students typically ask. Include the answers.

Q: Name 3 types of map.

A:

  • road map
  • hand drawn - memory map (things in relations to each other)
  • relief maps
  • topographical maps
  • photo map
  • plan

Feedback

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