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This unit develops Year 6 students' orienteering skills from foundational map reading through to competitive navigation challenges. It uniquely combines geographical literacy with teamwork, strategic planning, and physical challenge, preparing students for secondary school orienteering and outdoor learning. The progression emphasises collaborative problem-solving under time pressure whilst building independence in navigation decision-making.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Map Reading and Face Orienteering
1h

Big Question:

How do maps and symbols help us navigate and work as an effective team?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand and use a map key correctly for navigation
  • • To follow simple maps and symbols to complete orienteering tasks

Lesson 2

Cone Orienteering and Map Reading
1h

Big Question:

How can we work as an effective team to navigate challenging orienteering courses using map skills?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop understanding of map orientation and navigation techniques
  • • To learn how to use a map effectively to follow routes and locate specific points

Lesson 3

Point and Return Navigation
1h

Big Question:

How can effective teamwork and navigation skills help us successfully complete orienteering challenges?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop map reading and orientation skills using school ground maps
  • • To work effectively in pairs to locate specific points and return to base

Lesson 4

Point to Point Navigation
1h

Big Question:

How can we work as an effective team to navigate accurately from point to point using orienteering skills?

Key Objectives:

  • • To navigate accurately from point to point using orienteering techniques
  • • To work collaboratively as a team to locate designated points in sequence

Lesson 5

Timed Orienteering Course Challenge
1h

Big Question:

How can effective teamwork and strategic planning lead to orienteering success?

Key Objectives:

  • • To challenge students to orientate a map and locate points in a set order within a time limit
  • • To develop strategic planning and time management skills in orienteering

Lesson 6

Orienteering Competition
1h

Big Question:

How do effective teams navigate challenges and compete strategically while supporting each other?

Key Objectives:

  • • To apply orienteering skills in a competitive team environment
  • • To demonstrate effective teamwork and communication during navigation challenges