Lesson 1: Orienteering
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate how to properly use a map and compass.
How can someone find their way in a race where there are no signs for the route?
What type of map can you use when in the woods?
Base plate
Bearing
Direction of travel arrow
Azimuth ring
Magnetic north
True North
Topographic map
1.12.1 Demonstrates activity-specific movement skills in a variety of lifetime sports & activities.
2.12.3 Demonstrates knowledge of tactics and strategies within outdoor pursuits.
The use of math is both necessary in Orienteering and SAT testing.
DOK 3: Assess, compare
Use of maps can be usefull when traveling.
Knowing how to read trail markings.
Reading a map is easy.
I don't need to know directions.
Scaffolding
Handouts
Heterogeneous groupings
Students will need to follow directions and find check points on the school grounds using a map and compass.
Compasses
Topographical map