3.2 Navigation skills

• examine the methods of navigation in orienteering
• apply conventional ways of navigating terrains for skill acquisition
• navigate terrain using a compass in orienteering
• utilise online navigation tools in orienteering for skill mastery
• acknowledge the application of navigation skills in orienteering

“How does using navigation tools assist in orienteering?”

“How does aligning a map with the terrain during orienteering improve navigation accuracy and route planning?”

“How can learning navigation skills develop essential life skills that prepare one for real life?”

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1. Conventional methods of navigating terrain
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Name the conventional ways of finding your way across terrain.
2. The parts of the compass
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Name the parts of a compass and hold it correctly.
3. Taking a bearing from the map
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Set the compass on the map and read a bearing to a target.
4. Following a bearing and setting the map
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Follow a bearing on the ground and set the map with the compass.
5. Estimating distance and time
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use pacing and timing with the map scale to judge distance and time.
6. Online navigation tools
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use Google Maps and GPS safely and know when a map and compass are better.
7. Navigating safely
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Plan and prepare a safe route, stay together and keep the finish time.
8. Navigation, life skills and review
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Apply navigation life skills, take part in a treasure hunt, and review.