$5

weekly
or $18 for 4 classes
Class

Orienteering with Maps and Compass

Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
Get outside and explore the outdoors the "old school way" using a map and compass! In this class, students will learn all about maps, compasses, and (most importantly) how to use them together!
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-8 learners per class
60 min

What's included

4 live meetings
4 in-class hours
Projects
1 hour per week. Create a Scavenger Hunt for a friend or family member
Certificate of Completion
1 after class completion

Class Experience

Beginner Level
GPS is great and all ... But in this course, we will learn about orienteering - the process of navigating with a traditional map and compass! We'll learn how to read a map, the basic parts of a map, as well as the different types of maps. Then, we'll learn all about the compass: the parts, how to use it, how to read it, and how to help someone else use it! Finally, you'll send your own friend or family member on a scavenger hunt to find out if you are the skilled navigator you've been training to be - so, let's get started!

Learning Goals

Identify key features of maps
Read any map

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
All About Maps
 In this lesson, we will learn not only the parts of a map and how to read a map, but also the different types of maps. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
All About Compasses
 In this lesson, we will learn about the different parts of a compass and how to use them. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Map + Compass = Navigation (Part 1)
 In this lesson, we will learn how to use a compass to navigate with a map. 
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Map + Compass = Navigation (Part 2)
 In this lesson, we will go outside to practice using a map and compass for navigation. 
60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Sample maps and Compass (not mandatory but highly beneficial!)
Paper and pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined March, 2025
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wyoming Teaching Certificate in Science
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governor’s University
I've spent years navigating in the outdoors with maps and compasses as well as GPS - but there is something primitive and exciting about navigating with a traditional map and compass! I've been teaching outdoor education for 5 years and this unit is always a favorite amongst my students. 

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