Map Reading
LESSON PLAN
IN
MAP READING
I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the Cadets and Cadettes are expected
1. To define what is a map. 2. To explain the importance of knowing on how to read the map. 3. To illustrate on how to interpret different symbols and colors on the actual natural and manmade features. 4. To use the map during land navigation.
II. SUBJECT MATTER:
Map Reading Ref: CAT-1 Cadet/Cadette Manual
III. MATERIALS:
1. Map 2. Lensatic Compass 3. Pencil 4. Ruler 5. Pointer
IV. PROCEDURE:
1. Checking of attendance 2. Review of the past lesson 3. Motivation 4. Presentation 5. Lesson proper a. Concept 1. Presentation, discussion and demonstration/illustration of the subject matter.
INTRODUCTION:
Cadets and Cadettes, good morning/afternoon. Our new subject matter today is considered as one of the mandatory subject of the AFP in which every individual soldier must equip himself/herself to effectively and successfully perform his/her given mission. A military man, just like any other craftsman, is provided with various tools in order to accomplish his task. He is provided with weapons, transportation, communication facilities, medication and other kinds of equipment. All as important as the others. One kind of equipment which is used by military men from the lowest soldier in the ranks to the topmost commander is the map. A map plays a vital role in a military man’s life. He uses it as a guide to his objective; it gives him information about the characteristics of the ground in his area of operations and other information essential to the planning and conduct of an operation. Often times, the only source of information is a map. We can therefore see how important a map is to everyone in the military service. However, having a map is not enough. In order that it can be of use, a soldier
IN
MAP READING
I. OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the Cadets and Cadettes are expected
1. To define what is a map. 2. To explain the importance of knowing on how to read the map. 3. To illustrate on how to interpret different symbols and colors on the actual natural and manmade features. 4. To use the map during land navigation.
II. SUBJECT MATTER:
Map Reading Ref: CAT-1 Cadet/Cadette Manual
III. MATERIALS:
1. Map 2. Lensatic Compass 3. Pencil 4. Ruler 5. Pointer
IV. PROCEDURE:
1. Checking of attendance 2. Review of the past lesson 3. Motivation 4. Presentation 5. Lesson proper a. Concept 1. Presentation, discussion and demonstration/illustration of the subject matter.
INTRODUCTION:
Cadets and Cadettes, good morning/afternoon. Our new subject matter today is considered as one of the mandatory subject of the AFP in which every individual soldier must equip himself/herself to effectively and successfully perform his/her given mission. A military man, just like any other craftsman, is provided with various tools in order to accomplish his task. He is provided with weapons, transportation, communication facilities, medication and other kinds of equipment. All as important as the others. One kind of equipment which is used by military men from the lowest soldier in the ranks to the topmost commander is the map. A map plays a vital role in a military man’s life. He uses it as a guide to his objective; it gives him information about the characteristics of the ground in his area of operations and other information essential to the planning and conduct of an operation. Often times, the only source of information is a map. We can therefore see how important a map is to everyone in the military service. However, having a map is not enough. In order that it can be of use, a soldier