In the Classroom Orienteering presentation students will learn the basics of compass use and terminology. This presentation is done in two 90 minute lessons in your school and surrounding area.
Content:
Lessons include:
- 8 basic directions, methods to find directions
- how a compass works, who uses one and parts of a compass
- bearings - shooting a bearing, sighting a bearing.
- geometric shape activity, outside compass carousel activity, and compass course
Set up:
- Students need to be dressed appropriately to be outside
Related Documents:
| Parts of a Compass - Answer Key |
| Parts of a Compass - labeled |
| Student Pacing Chart |
| Classroom Activity - Fred |
| Curriculum Connections |
Outcomes |
Indicators |
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Grade 6 |
Phys Ed |
PE6.10 Apply controlled use of selected movement skills and variations (i.e., locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills) as well as safe and environmentally friendly behaviors while participating in a variety of alternative environment activities. |
c,d,e,f |
| Phys Ed |
PE6.13 Analyze and apply safety guidelines and rules that apply to the target games, invasion/territorial games, and alternate environment activities to develop an appreciation of their impact on self and others. |
d |
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| Grade 7 |
Social Studies |
DR7.1 Analyze and use various types of maps(that provide differing perspectives and information for differing purposes) in order to situate current issues in Canada, and in a selection of Pacific Rim and northern circumpolar countries. |
d,e |
| Phys Ed |
PE7.9 Utilize selected movement skills and combinations of skills (i.e., locomotor, non-locomotor, and manipulative) to participate in a variety of alternate environment activities. |
a,c,e |
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| Phys Ed |
PE7.14 Examine, evaluate, and represent both the historical and present impact of Canada's Northern people on the development of movement activity options as a means of supporting the well-being of self and others. |
c,d |
