2 - Clue Sheets

Explore and use a clue sheet to find checkpoint in order

"In orienteering, you find checkpoints in order using clue sheets"

Time and Space

30-60 minutes

Gym, schoolyard or local park

Materials and Set-Up

Checkpoints, clue sheets

Place animal and start/stop checkpoints around the space

Vocabulary

Boundary, orienteering, clue sheet, checkpoint, course

Activities

Boundary Run

Run the boundary; discuss inside/outside

Explore and Find

In pairs, look for animal pictures

Animal Orienteering

In pairs, find the animals in order. Repeat for speed and memory.

Lesson

Goals

• Stay within a boundary.

• Use a clue sheet (animal strip) to complete an orienteering course.

• Check codes (animal pictures) at each checkpoint.

• Improve speed by remembering checkpoint locations.

• Demonstrate locomotor skills. (S1.E1, S1.E2)

• Participate, learn, follow rules. (S3.E2, S4.E1, S4.E3, S4.E5)

Delivery

1. Run the boundary; discuss what is inside and outside.

2. Pair up.

3. Explore to find animal checkpoints; return on a signal.

4. Use the clue sheets to find checkpoints in order. Progression:

   1. Advance to clue sheets with more animals.

   2. Try a different clue sheet.

   3. Repeat the clue sheet from memory.

   4. Repeat a clue sheet to get a faster time.

   5. Complete a course using a clue sheet (2 or 5).

Reflection

• What do you like most about orienteering so far?

• What helped you get faster?

• At each checkpoint, how do you check you are at the right place? (by matching the animal)

• How did you remember where the animals are?

• Were some courses easier/harder? Why?

• How did you work together?

• How do you feel after running?

Extensions

• Use different movements and speeds during the boundary run.

• Track course completion or times on a whiteboard.

• Move the checkpoints to new locations and start over.

• Have students draw a map of the area and checkpoint locations.