THE MOUNTAIN TRAIL OUTDOOR SCHOOL

Orienteering

Orienteering

Students learn how to use a compass and read topographic maps. They also learn how to orient themselves without a compass! The majority of the class is spent navigating an established orienteering course.

From the Tennessee Standard Course of Study

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4th Grade TOP

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5th Grade TOP

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6th Grade TOP

Social Studies

Geography

6.3.01 Understand the characteristics and uses of maps.

a. Use the basic elements of maps and mapping.

7th Grade TOP

Social Studies

Geography

7.3.01 Understand the characteristics and uses of maps, globes, and other geographic tools and technologies.

a. Identify, describe, and be able to use the basic elements of maps and mapping.

b. Identify the location of physical and human attributes on maps and globes at local, regional, and global scales.

c. Demonstrate an understanding of various types of maps including thematic and topographic maps.

d. Discuss applications of current geographic techniques in mapping such as GIS and GPS.

 

8th Grade TOP

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