
4th Grade
Orienteering
Orienteering is a perfect sport for crossing into different areas of your elementary school curriculum. With these PE lesson plans, students will learn about direction, math, reading, and teamwork in an engaging and active environment.
Lesson Plans
lesson 2 – teamwork
lesson 3 – line orienteering
lesson 4 – indoor mapping
lesson 5 – single control event
lesson 6 – control plotting
Supporting Content
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What do our 4th grade Orienteering lesson plans cover?
In Grade 4 Orienteering, students develop physical fitness and can describe its importance in orienteering. Children can use a map confidently, designing routes to controls and building detailed maps. Children will take part in orienteering events, choosing and applying appropriate skills for the challenge.
Our 4th grade Orienteering lessons help children understand that communicating is vital to achieving success in team games, and will work well as part of a team, contributing effectively.
Why are Orienteering lessons important for elementary-age children?
Orienteering lessons are an essential part of elementary school PE. They provide opportunities for children to be challenged, building problem solving skills, resilience and developing thinking/planning strategies.
Orienteering lessons help students improve their motor competence ensuring they move with agility, balance, control, and coordination. Elementary School Orienteering is also great for building confidence, developing social skills, and allowing children to recognize and celebrate their successes.
Why choose PE Planning for your 4th grade Orienteering PE lesson plans?
All our Phys Ed lesson plans are created by PE Specialists, with all the resources required to deliver a complete Unit of Work. Download full guidance, with illustrations, and you can choose either a quick reference plan or a full PE lesson plan.
Our 4th grade Orienteering lesson plans allow you to deliver fun, engaging, and rewarding Orienteering lessons to your 4th grade students. Best of all, our Orienteering plans are quick and easy to download and follow, making your life easier!

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