| The purpose of this activity is to introduce direction
and navigation to the students. They will have an opportunity
to create and interpret maps, use a compass to take a bearing
and establish direction of travel, and explore an orienteering
course. A typical program would be as follows: |
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| I. Welcome |
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Introductions |
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Washrooms, water, storage of baggage |
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Explanation of day's schedule |
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| II. Direction Discussion |
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Navigation using nature |
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Maps (map creation - students draw a map) |
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Introducing directions (N,E,S,W) and completing grid exercise
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| III. Compass Work |
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Parts of compass |
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How to use |
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| IV. Pacing Exercises |
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Creating a box and a triangle |
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Other compass games |
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| V. Mapped Course |
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Symbols |
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Orienting the map |
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Explanation of controls |
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Orienteering course |
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| VI. Debrief Activity and Clean Up |
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Gather maps, pencils, compasses |
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| **SHORT EXPLANATION LINKING TO ALS PAGE** |
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MAP
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Rundle Park
Map  |
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION
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| If you would like to register for this program,
please visit our Registration
page. |
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PROGRAM COST
Please call (780) 496-2983 for program pricing. |
