Compass Science
The flower for direction
What is a compass rose?
Hikers use this with a compass to find their way
What is a map?
Pack this for wet weather
What is a rain jacket or rain gear?
Hello
What is friendly?
Hiking with a friend where you look out for each other's safety
What is the buddy system?
Used on axles to reduce friction
What is a bearing?
This symbol usually depicts a camp site or shelter
What is a triangle?
Pack this for wet boots
What are 2 pairs of socks?
Doing a Good Turn for others
What is helpful?
A basic list for what to bring on any hike
What are the Scout Basic Essentials?
(also called the 10 Essentials or Scout Essentials)
Special gear can be added based on the activity or weather.
A straight line
What is a line of sight?
The lines on a map are close together
What is a steep hill?
Pack this for a cold head
What is a hat?
Thank you
What is courteous?
When you tell other people where you are going and when you expect to return
What is a hiking trip plan?
A way to estimate distance on the ground
What is a pace count?
The bar with numbers (miles or kilometers)
What is the scale?
Pack this for sunny weather
What is sunscreen, sunglasses, or a hat?
Following the rules or laws of my family, school, or community
What is obedient?
A signal repeated three times
(examples: three blasts on a whistle, three shouts)
What is an emergency distress signal?
An intermediate point or place on a route or line of travel
What is a waypoint?
Blue lines on a map
What is a river or stream?
Pack this in order to cook food
What is a backpacking or trail stove?
A penny saved
What is thrifty?
This acronym can help you if you get lost
What is STOP?
*Stay calm
*Think
*Observe
*Plan