Bearings

Bearings provide a way of describing direction in navigation and mapping. This topic teaches learners how to measure and draw bearings using a protractor, interpret maps and compasses, and apply angle rules to determine relative positions. It’s closely linked with geography, surveying, and aviation.

Learning Outcomes:

The learner should be able to:

• know the compass points.
• describe the direction of a place from a given point using compass points.
• describe the bearing of a place from a given point.
• apply bearings in real life situations.
• choose and uses an appropriate scale to make an accurate drawing.
• differentiate between a sketch and a scale drawing.