Compass - Orienteering - Economy

This Economy Orienteering Compass is an ideal introduction to navigation and map-reading skills, offering accuracy, durability, and affordability in one lightweight tool. Designed for ease of use, it features a clear baseplate with millimetre graduations, a rotatable bezel, and a liquid-filled compass housing for smooth needle movement. The compact design includes a 25mm magnifying lens integrated into the base, making it especially suitable for younger students or those new to outdoor education.

Whether used in geography, science, or outdoor education programs, this compass teaches students how to orient themselves in the field, interpret map features, and develop spatial awareness. It's also a valuable resource for fostering confidence, teamwork, and independence during navigation exercises.

Educational Benefits:

• Teaches students how to navigate using cardinal directions and bearings.
• Enhances understanding of topography, spatial orientation, and mapping.
• Builds skills in geography, outdoor learning, and environmental science.
• Supports kinaesthetic and visual learners through hands-on practice.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use in schoolyard navigation activities or field excursions.
• Combine with map-reading lessons for orienteering challenges.
• Include in lessons on Earth's magnetic field and compass function.
• Assign group projects involving direction finding and terrain interpretation.

Specifications:

• Oil-filled compass housing for stable readings
• Compass face: 40mm diameter, marked with cardinal points and degrees
• Base: 110mm (L) x 60mm (W) with mm scale and magnifier
• Map scales: 1:50,000 and 1:25,000
• Integrated 25mm magnifying lens
• Unit: Each