COMPASS AND PACING UNIT
TEACHING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Accurately measure a distance using only their pace.
2. Exhibit proficiency in the understanding of compass function and use.
3. Demonstrate the proper use of a hand held compass.
4. Identify the following items on a compass:
a. Orienteering Arrow
b. Bezel
c. Magnetic Compass Needle
d. Direction of Travel Arrow
e. Compass Housing
f. Orienteering Lines
g. Sighting mirror
h. Sighting Line
i. Base Plate
5. Give a degree reading of two points using a hand held compass.
6. Follow the direction of travel arrow on a compass and keep it aligned with
the orienting arrow on the compass housing.
7. Work together as a team to provide a degree reading and a distance
between two points.
3. Define the following terms:
a. Azimuth
b. Pace
c. Compass
d. Magnetic north
e. True north
f. Magnetic deviation
g. Magnetic Declination
Michigan Curriculum Framework
Science Benchmarks Covered
Strand I: Content Standard I: Benchmark 1
 Ask questions that can be investigated empirically.
Strand I: Content Standard I: Benchmark 2
 Design and conduct scientific investigations.
Strand I: Content Standard I: Benchmark 3
 Recognize and explain the limitations of measuring devices.
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Strand II: Content Standard I: Benchmark 6
 Develop an awareness of and sensitivity to the natural world.
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