- Understanding of topography and landforms
- Identification of different types of terrain and vegetation
- Understanding of latitude and longitude coordinates
- Ability to read and interpret symbols on a map
- Understanding of scale and distance on a map
- Ability to navigate using a map and compass
Continued development can include creating scavenger hunts or treasure hunts using maps, practicing orienteering skills in outdoor settings, and exploring different types of maps such as topographic, weather, and geological maps.