251 Map & Compass Games

Wednesday, March 17, 2010: 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Convention Center: Sagamore BR 4
AAPAR/Council for Adventure and Outdoor Education/Recreation
Speaker: Debra Sension-Hall, Hellgate Middle School, Missoula, MT
Compasses are inexpensive navigational tools that can be used in a variety of challenging orienteering games that appeal to children of all ages. This session will include introductory activities and games for teaching orienteering skills. Learn to identify a variety of map symbols; create and map a “terrain” in your own gym; and how to orient a map, set a series of controls, and use pacing.
Handouts
  • Beginner Compass Game Instruct.doc (209.0 kB)