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Route planning: can you plan and map a route that others could follow?

Remote learning: outdoor adventure activities and problem solving

Unit Summary

This unit explores pupils' ability to use a map, compass and plan a route. Developing the confidence to plan and follow movement routes accurately is a valuable cross curricular skill.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to plan a route using a map and compass directions that others could follow.

Key Notes

  • Move: orienteering requires you to move efficiently and adapt your pace to the environment.
  • Think: maps should be orientated in the same direction as the terrain around you.
  • Feel: being able to orientate and navigate using a map requires confidence.
  • Connect: to complete a challenge together requires trust and collaboration.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • orienteering: an activity where you use a map to navigate and find specific locations
  • orientate: to turn your map so it lines up with the actual directions and features around you
  • trust: believing that someone or something is reliable, safe or will act in a positive way

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • You need a properly mapped area to be able to participate in orienteering.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Move: orienteering requires you to move efficiently and adapt your pace to the environment. Think: maps should be orientated in the same direction as the terrain around you.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'orienteering'

an activity where you use a map to navigate and find specific locations.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: You need a properly mapped area to be able to participate in orienteering. Correction: You can use an image from google maps or your own drawn map and still be able to participate in orienteering fully.

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