Explore

Explore within a boundary to find checkpoints

"In orienteering, you look for checkpoints within a boundary"

Time and Space

30-60 minutes

Gym, schoolyard or local park

Materials and Set-Up

Checkpoints, clue sheets

Place checkpoints around the space

Vocabulary

Boundary, gathering signal, orienteering, checkpoint

Activities

Boundary Run

Run the boundary; discuss inside/outside

Gather

Practice returning upon teacher's signal

Explore and Find

In pairs, look for animal pictures

Animal Relay

Take turns running to animal checkpoints

Lesson

Goals

• Stay within a boundary.

• Gather on teacher’s signal.

• Find checkpoints.

• 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. Practice gathering upon teacher’s signal.

3. Pair up.

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

5. Animal relay.

Reflection

• How many animals did you find? Which animal was the hardest to find?

• Did you stay within the boundary? How did you remember to do so?

• How fast did you go? How do you feel?

• When you played the Animal Relay, how do you check you are at the right place? (by matching the animal)

• Do you remember where the animals are?

• Were some animals easier/harder? Why?

Extensions

• Use different movements and speeds during the boundary run.

• Play another boundary game, such as Shrinking Boundary Tag.

• Move the checkpoints to new locations and start over with the Animal Relay.

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