Map & Compass 101: Find Your Way When Your Phone Dies 9-13yo
Andrew ONeill B.S. Youth Development & Camp Mgmt
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(149)
In this one time class, students will learn the different basic parts of a compass and a map and be able to orient themselves in a specific direction.
Class Experience
After the introductions, students will be asked a couple of questions: Why are map and compass skills still important? Do any of you know someone who still uses a map and compass to navigate? Next, I will ask all of the students to hold their compass flat in their hand and I will go over some basic features of the compass. This includes: "Base, dial, needle, and degrees." I will ask each student to hold the compass flat until the needle can swing freely and then move the dial until "Fred is...
Students will be able to orient a map using a compass, pick a point on the map, and be able to figure out in degrees exactly how to walk in that direction.
I have five years of experience teaching students ages 9-12 this exact lesson. I have a passion for basic survival skills and I love teaching them to children.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentStudents will additionally need to download and print a copy of the map provided ( lake_maskenozha_pa.pdf) after registering for the class.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Available times
Pacific
Meet the teacher
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(149)
Hello and welcome! My name is Andrew and I am a teacher, former Assistant Camp Director and volunteer firefighter. I teach: - Beginner Morse code - Basic video editing - Juggling - Map and compass 101 - Origami - Knot Tying In my high school...
Group Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(6)
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 9-13
6-12 learners per class