Vocabulary

Numbers in parentheses refer to the lesson numbers.

• Checkpoint (3): A landmark or significant location. In orienteering, a checkpoint is called a control.

• Clue sheet (3): A list of symbols telling you which objects to visit, in what order

• Control circle (5): A circle drawn on the map to show the location of an object or checkpoint that you need to visit

• Course (3): A set of objects or checkpoints to visit in order, along with a start and finish location

• Course setter (1): The person who hides objects or marks the controls

• Feature (2): (in orienteering) An object that can be represented on a map

• Key (2): A list of symbols and what they mean. In orienteering, we often call this the legend.

• Map (2): A drawing that shows places and objects

• Orienting a map (4): Rotating a map until it is aligned (matched up) with the space

• Orienteer (1): The person who finds the objects or visits the checkpoints

• Route (3): The path you take to get to all the objects or checkpoints

• Route choice (5): Deciding which path (route) to get from one place to another

• Scale (4): The size of something on a map compared to in real life

• Start triangle (5): A triangle drawn on the map to show the location of the Start

• Symbol (2): (In orienteering) A shape or image used to represent features on a map