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BOOKS - For Those Wanting to Learn or to Improve Skills, and for teachers & Instructors
Teaching Orienteering, 2nd Edition, by Carol McNeil, Jean Cory-Wright, and Tom Renfrew. A comprehensive text, going from introduction to advanced competitive techniques. Many games and other teaching aids. Numerous color illustrations. (Britain, 1998, 153 pp) Cat# 50MCNTEA $25.50/$25.00
Orienteering & Map Games for Teachers, by Mary E. Garrett, published by the US Orienteering Federation. Written and reviewed by orienteers and teachers;for teachers who have little or no experience with the sport. Fun activities for primary and secondary levels. Soft cover, 8-1/2 x 11, 44 pp. (Only $2.50 shipping if ordered separately) Cat# 50GARGMS $12.25/$12.00
Learn Orienteering (a pamphlet), by Silva Orienteering Services. Sheet of 14 panels of orienteering information, including how to read maps, the parts of the compass, tips on orienteering, etc. 50JOHLRN $1.25
Teaching Orienteering. from Johnson Worldwide Associates. Concise instructional manual, in outline form, for teaching orienteering skills. Written by an experienced teacher, it presents maps, facts, and diagrams in an easy-to-follow format. Also, each objective has page references to Björn Kjellström's "Be Expert with Map & Compass" (below). Everthing the teacher needs to guide the older student through the steps of orienteering. (USA, 2002, 56 pp) 50JOHTEA $12.25/$12.00
Start Orienteering Series, by Carol McNeil and Tom Renfrew.
This acclaimed series of books is full of fun, yet practical exercises for both
the classroom and the playground. Activities are organized by age groups.
(Scotland, 1989-91, 16 pp each). GREAT BOOKS, BUT CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK.
Start Orienteering (6-8 year-olds). Cat# 50MCNSTA1 $11.25/$11.00
Start Orienteering (8-9 year-olds). Cat# 50MCNSTA2 $11.25/$11.00
Start Orienteering (9-10 year-olds). Cat# 50MCNSTA3 $11.25/$11.00
Start Orienteering (10-12 year-olds). Cat# 50MCNSTA/4 $11.25/$11.00
Start Orienteering (games book:7-12 years). Cat# 50MCNSTA6
$11.25/$11.00
O ABC'S, by Doria Deanne Peltz. Your child's first coloring book about orienteering. Fun for 3-5 year-olds. (USA, 1992, 22 pp) Cat# 50PELABC $3.00
Coaching Orienteering, by Mary Jo Childs, a sports physiologist, published by the US Orienteering Federation. A guide for instructors and coaches. Covering all aspects of both teaching and coaching O. Sample instruction sessions; physical conditioning and nutrition, injury prevention and treatment; map and compass skills; how to motivate and support athletes; 63 1-page exercises. 164 pp. Cat# 50CHICOA $15.25/$15.00
Orienteering in the National Curriculum (Key stages 1 & 2), by Carol McNeil, Jim Martland, and Peter Palmer. Shows how orienteering can be used with pre-teens to deliver attainment targets in geography, physical education, and math. Explains what orienteering is and includes 20 lesson plans. (Britain, 1992, 64 pp) Cat# 50MCNCUR $20.00
Orienteering in the National Curriculum (Key stages 3 & 4), by Peter Palmer & Carol McNeil. Similar to above, but structured for early teen through teen years. (Britain, 1993, 100 pp) Cat# 50PALCUR $24.00
Trail Orienteering, by Anne Braggins, chair of IOF Trail-O Committee, shows how those not able-bodied (even temporarily) can take part in O that requires map-reading skills not, physical prowess (Scotland, 1993, 81/2" x12", 64 pp) Cat# 50BRATRL $15.00
INEXPENSIVE GAMES
The games listed here are intended as simple introductions to the actions, symbols, and terminology of orienteering. As such, if you are ordering only from these items, you may order up to 3 different games, and pay shipping of only $1.50 per game per order. One game would cost the price plus $1.50, two would be the prices plus $3.00, etc. For orders of four or more of these items, or combining these items with other items from the catalog, use normal shipping charges.
Beginners' Compass Game: Designed to aid the accuracy in setting and following compass bearings. 90 different navigational patterns included. Cat# 51000 $2.50
Intermediate Compass Game: Combines the skills of following compass bearings and pacing a given distance. Includes 24 different course patterns, directions, and answer key. With distances in meters - Cat# 51001M $2.50
Map Symbol Relay Game: Provides a means of teaching map symbols in an interesting and competitive way. Cat# 51002 $2.50
VIDEOS
Orienteering-Parts 1 & 2, The First Steps, and Parts 3 & 4, Going For It. VHS or DVD. This video was designed to help teachers and leaders, but especially their students, through the early stages of the sport of orienteering. Part 1 is based on school grounds and here we learn what a map is, and how it relates to the ground. Then with the legend explained, and the map 'set', participants sample a short course. Part 2 is based in the forest, where participants are introduced to actual orienteering conditions, using map features and 'handrails'. The importance of 'keeping contact' with the map is stressed. Part 3 introduces more advanced techniques, and Part 4 discusses more serious training. Cat# 52001 $39.75/$39.00
O.Mov VHS. A promotional video showing young orienteers and their excitement at orienteering events. Cat# 52003 $15.25/$15.00
OTHER EDUCATIONAL ITEMS
Demonstrator Compass: Enlarged non-working model of
protractor-type compass; excellent instructional aid for teaching compass parts
and bearings
Suunto transparent 7' x 14" (for overhead projector) Cat# 53003
$10.00
IOF map symbol and control descriptions: Color chart of IOF
standard map symbols on one side, with IOF control descriptions illustrated on
the back. Two styles, large quantities available
Sheet (approx. 6.5" x 11") Cat# 53010 $.75
Orienteering Maps: Assorted orienteering maps, some have courses
overprinted, some have routes overprinted, and some have no overprinting:
Small maps Cat# 53050 $0.50
Large maps Cat# 53070 $1.00
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