- Year 5
Using a map to follow a route
I can use a map with other members of my group to follow a specific route.
- Year 5
Using a map to follow a route
I can use a map with other members of my group to follow a specific route.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: to complete the cone orienteering quickly, we need to orientate the map and move as fast as we can.
- Think: collaborating with our partners to orientate the map will help us when completing the orienteering course.
- Feel: to complete the cone orienteering accurately, you need to show good perseverance.
- Connect: if other pairs find orientating the map challenging, we can show collaboration by helping them to understand.
Keywords
Map - a picture of a place that shows where things are and helps you see how far one place is from another
Orienteering - using a map to navigate through unfamiliar terrain, aiming to find specific checkpoints in the fastest time possible
Partner - someone who collaborates or works together with another person towards a common goal
Common misconception
Pupils believe that completing the course with speed is more important than completing it accurately.
Highlight the importance of balancing speed with careful thinking and teamwork, to ensure pupils complete the course correctly.
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Using a map to follow a route, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 physical education lesson on: Using a map to follow a route, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Explore more key stage 2 physical education lessons from the Outdoor adventurous activities: orienteering unit, dive into the full primary physical education curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
60+ cones, whitebords and pens 1 per pair, additional materials: cone orienteering maps
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - outdoor learning
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
