5 - Map Symbols
Learn the meaning of map symbols
"Today we will learn about orienteering maps and symbols."
Time and Space
30-60 minutes
Gym, schoolyard or local park
Materials and Set-Up
Checkpoints, large scale maps, map key (legend), master map, Symbol-O clue sheets
Place checkpoints by corresponding features
Vocabulary
Symbol, feature
Activities
Lesson
Understand map symbols and the features they represent.
Self-check using the animal pictures as codes.
Recognize the physical skills you use to do this activity. (S2.E2.3)
Plan how you’ll do the activity before actually doing it. (S2.E5.3a)
Accept feedback from others. (S4E3.4)
Give feedback to peers. (S4.E4.5)
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