Nav Know-How

This worksheet targets navigation and map-reading vocabulary. It includes essential terms like “bearing,” “waypoint,” “elevation,” and “chart.” These words help students understand the language of orientation and navigation. It’s particularly useful for connecting classroom learning with real-world hiking and survival skills.

Students boost their spatial awareness and interpretive reading by identifying navigation terms. The activity builds familiarity with technical vocabulary, preparing students for reading maps and guides. It also reinforces directionality and visual discrimination. Critical thinking is strengthened as students locate unfamiliar or complex terms.

Vocabulary List – Orientation, Route, Bearing, Coordinates, Waypoint, Tracking, Landmark, Detour, Elevation, Gradient, Direction, Marking, Chart, Azimuth, Reference