Map skills and use of a compass
I can use a map and a compass to navigate to different control points.
Map skills and use of a compass
I can use a map and a compass to navigate to different control points.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: running longer distances requires a slower pace.
- Move: maintaining an even and consistent stride length helps with pacing and navigation.
- Think: bearings can be taken on the compass by lining up magnetic north on the map with magnetic north on the compass.
- Feel: working on an independent new challenge requires patience and persistence.
- Connect: working together requires shared responsibility and a willingness to listen to each other in any disagreement.
Keywords
Control point - a specific location marked on a map to navigate to that is typically marked by a plaque or flag
Compass - an instrument that helps you find your bearings and stay on course by identifying magnetic north
Bearing - direction or position of something relative to a fixed point. Measured in degrees with magnetic north as zero
Common misconception
Forgetting to align north on the compass with north on the map before navigating
Hold the compass next to the arrow representing magnetic north on the map and rotate your body until the arrow on the map and the arrow on the compass line up with north, then keep the map facing that way even when you change direction.
Equipment
small gym mat, control points / printed AdMat, a stopwatch per pair that needs challenging, each pair requires a school map, pencil, cone, bib, 3 whiteboards and a board pen, .
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
