IDENTIFICATION

INSTRUCTOR: Jared Doughty

UNIT TOPIC: White-tailed Deer

LESSON TITLE: Compass Reading

CLASS: AGSC 381 DATE BEST TAUGHT Fall

TEKS: 119.46 4A_________________

OBJECTIVES (TSWBAT---The student will be able to…)

• Demonstrate the proper use of a compass
• Demonstrate the importance of comprehending how to use a compass
• Develop skills through guided practice

TEACHING MATERIALS AND RESOURCES (What do you need to bring?)

• Compass Handout
• Compass
• Map
• Wooden Stakes

TEACHING PROCEDURES---Preparation, Presentation, Application, Evaluation

Preparation (Interest Approach/Motivator)

Key Points	Methods
Has anyone ever been lost in the woods? It can be a very scary feeling. To go along with our unit on whitetails we are going to explore how a compass works, proper instructions to put the compass to use and then have you all demonstrate the skills to find set bearings. So next time you go hunting being lost will not be a problem for you.	Motivational Discussion

Presentation (The Meat!)

Key Points	Methods
Identify purposes for compass and pacing. Explain exactly how and why a compass works. Demonstrate how to use with a map. Show exactly what constitutes a pace.	Handout and Teacher Led Discussion

Application (What will they do with what you taught?)

Key Points	Methods
Outside Activity Practice lining up some points and pacing in certain directions. Practice shooting some degrees using landmarks outside of the school.	Hands On Learning

Evaluation (How do you know they learned it?)

Key Points	Methods
Have the students find certain marks that have already been set up. Each will be evaluated on how close they can come to these marks or wooden stakes by finding certain degree readings on the compass.	Demonstration and Follow Up

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