PHYSICAL EDUCATION ORIENTEERING WEBQUEST

INTRODUCTION

There are several ways for a person to maintain personal health and wellness. It is believed that physical activity can extend a person’s lifespan. Human beings rest better after exercise and have more stamina to meet the everyday demands of life. The regular responsibilities of family and work can far outweigh what a person can handle if they do not exercise routinely.

The demands of orienteering are physical and intellectual. It requires cardiovascular endurance and an ability to perform map and compass reading.

Review the pictures and diagrams below, familiarize yourself with them and prepare a written description of what each is used for. I have also given you a verse to figure out what direction you are headed in during the day. Try to memorize it.

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WHERE AM I 

If I walk to the sun, I am headed east or west
Walking left or right, will give me the rest.

Walk to the sun early, and south is on my right
Walk the same place later, and north comes at night.

 

 

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TASK

·        Learn how to read an orienteering map, draw an orienteering map, use a compass and compete in an orienteering competition.

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PROCESS

  1. Use the resource to identify each picture from the introduction. (Class 1)

  2. Draw a map, with a legend, of the school grounds, include all permanent landmarks. (Class 2)

  3. Find the  resource which helps you explain how to read a compass. Demonstrate placing and locating 3 miniature control flags in class by using compass coordinates. Recite the poem for extra credit. (Class 3)

  4. Find spots for 10 control flags on your map, place them on the school grounds. Trade maps with another group and try to locate their control flags. (Class 4)

  5. Identify the longitude and latitude readings of eight permanent landmarks on your original map. (Class 5)

  6. Find all the clues on the teacher’s map in the least amount of time in groups of three. (Class6)

 

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RESOURCES

What is Rogaining? Not a hair replacing procedure.
 U.S. Orienteering The United States Federation
Off  Route Orienteering Equipment
Williams Orienteering Educational Information
Orienteering Unlimited General Orientation Information
Hudson Valley Orienteering Local Organization
Orienteering Well Organized Cite
Maps How to Read Maps
Lifetime Activity A Family Sport
Central New York Introduction to Orienteering

 

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CONCLUSION


Students should develop an appreciation for alternative means of exercising. If done properly, students will attempt to complete the course in as short amount of time as possible. Most competitors will run between markers. Pushing their heart rate into and pass the target zone. There are several other forms of non-conventional means to exercise and students should familiarize their selves with as many forms a as possible. Activities that take less toll on the body as a person gets older can be very beneficial to increasing muscular and cardiovascular strength and endurance.

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EVALUATION

Task 1 2 3 4
Picture Identification Identified 1 picture Identified 2 pictures Identified 4 pictures Identified 6 pictures
Map Drawing Partially Accurate Perimeter Accurate Perimeter Accurate Perimeter and Partially Accurate Landmarks Accurate Perimeter and Permanent Landmarks
Placing/Locating Control Flags Places 10 Control Flags and Accurately Identifies 3 from the group they traded with. Places 10 Control Flags and Accurately Identifies 5 from the group they traded with. Places 10 Control Flags and Accurately Identifies 7 from the group they traded with. Places 10 Control Flags and Accurately Identifies 10 from the group they traded with.
Compass Demonstration Places and Finds 6 Markers Accurately Places and Finds 2 Markers Accurately Places and Finds 4 Markers Accurately Places and Finds 6 Markers
Determining Coordinates Accurately Identifies 2 Coordinates Accurately Identifies 4 Coordinates Accurately Identifies 6 Coordinates Accurately Identifies 8 Coordinates
Orienteering Contest Completes the Course Completes the with %30 Accurate Clues Completes the with %65 Accurate Clues Completes the with %90 Accurate Clues

*Students demonstrating greater understanding will perform at the higher end of the rubric.

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TEACHER'S PAGE 

Introduction - Figure out all of the days the computer lab will be needed and schedule it as soon as possible. It is required for the first lesson. An extra day or two may be needed to scheduled in case of any overlapping class assignments.
Task - 
Resources - Teachers should feel free to add, change or eliminate the list of resources. 
Process - Unless the class is very small, there is not enough time for each student to individually complete all of the tasks. I found small groups work best. There should always be a recorder, compass reader and a person in charge of the controllers. That could mean drawing them, hanging them or reading the clues from them. No less than three and no more than five seemed to work best.
Conclusion - Students should learn there are several alternatives to maintaining health and wellness without participating in traditional physical education.
Evaluation - A total of 24 points can be accumulated. Students should be required to earn 15 points in order to pass.

 

NEW YORK STATE PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS

(All of the New York Standards for Physical Education apply to this lesson.)
1. Personal Health and Fitness
    Students will have the necessary knowledge and kills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in
    physical activity, and maintain personal health.
2. A Safe and Health Environment
    Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
3. Resource Management
    Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.




Happy Orienteering!

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