Orienteering

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/orienteering

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Navigational sport with competitive elements
2. What is the historical development?Evolved from military land-navigation training in the late 19th century
3. How do you use a map and compass in orienteering?You read a special map that shows trees, water, rocks, and hills. Then you use a compass to keep the right direction and choose the best path.
4. Why is orienteering good for the body and mind?It makes your heart strong, muscles work, and helps you think fast, solve puzzles, and remember places.

Topographical Map: A detailed map representing the physical features of an area, including elevation and landforms.
Control Point (Control): A designated location within the competition area that participants must visit in a specific sequence.
Bearing: The direction from one point to another, typically measured in degrees from north, used in conjunction with a compass.
Route Choice: The strategic decision-making process of selecting the optimal path between control points.