Orienteering in the forest

Orienteering in the forest
Students will be taught how to use a map and compass before undertaking an orienteering adventure with a partner in the forest. Students will be introduced to features of maps including symbols, scale and orientation using a map of an area of forest adjacent to The Hive.
Please ensure that you bring at least one extra responsible adult with each class/group when undertaking this activity to ensure safe supervision.

Specific learning objectives

to use a map and compass to navigate a route around an unknown area
to work successfully in a small team
to select and apply their knowledge and understanding when moving from familiar activities/ground to unfamiliar situations

National Curriculum Links
Geography
Geographical skills and fieldwork

build on their knowledge of maps and apply and develop this knowledge routinely in the field
interpret Ordnance Survey maps in the field, including using grid references and scale, topographical and other thematic mapping

Physical Education

take part in outdoor and adventurous activities which present intellectual and physical challenges and be encouraged to work in a team, building on trust and developing skills to solve problems, either individually or as a group

PSHE Association Programme of Study
Core Theme 1 - Health and wellbeing

to recognise their personal strengths and how this affects their self confidence and self-esteem
to recognise that the way in which personal qualities, attitudes, skills and achievements are evaluated by others, affects confidence and self-esteem
to be able to accept helpful feedback or reject unhelpful criticism
the benefits of physical activity and exercise
ways of recognising and reducing risk, minimising harm and getting help in emergency and risky situations
to understand risk within the context of personal safety, especially accident prevention

Core Theme 2 - Relationships

the qualities and behaviours they should expect and exhibit in a wide variety of positive relationships (including teams, class, friendships etc.)
to further develop and rehearse the skills of team working including objective setting, outcome planning, cooperation, negotiation, managing setback and compromise
to further develop the communication skills of active listening, negotiation, offering and receiving constructive feedback and assertiveness