The Origins of Maps and Orienteering - PPP1

This resource is offered as an introduction to how maps evolved and the subsequent development of Orienteering as a sport. It is offered as a Power Point Presentation and it lays the foundation for a programme of 9 more presentations that highlight the many skills and coaching topics to be experienced in this amazing sport (Orienteering). The ten presentations have been written in both English and Spanish. Many of the slides show the diversity of the Spanish landscape as captured by the many members of “The Malaga Orienteering Club in Spain.” The presentations can be adapted for viewing by Upper junior students (9 - 10 yrs.) through to adult age groups. This presentation includes topics such as: Comparisson of ancient maps through to modern day orienteering maps; Early maps and cartography; The compass rose; The Earth’s magnetic field, The magnetic compass and how it can be used with the Orienteering map. The presentation sets the foundation for many more coaching aspects covered in the follow up programme of wide ranging topics. These resources are a non profit making venture and any income will be forwarded to three selected homeless charities (Crisis, The Berwick Project and the Salvation Army). As an extension to the use of this resource, teachers may wish to use the text, images and possible video links to other topics such as: Geographical landscapes, The Spanish language, The History of Maps and as an introduction to the sport of Orienteering. The introductory videos (one of two in the presentation), gives a true taste of this amazing outdoor sport. Permission to show the videos in this and all ten presentations has been granted by Malaga Orienteering Club with the gratitude of (Ian Patterson) the author of this presentation.