Compass Bearing Relay
Teams race to follow compass bearings accurately to reach designated targets
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About This Activity
Teams race to follow compass bearings accurately to reach designated targets
Quick Info
high
20
40m x 40m minimum
Equipment Required
Orienteering compasses
1 per 2-3 students
Bearing instruction cards
20-30 cards
Coloured station markers
6-8 markers
Recording sheets
1 per team
Cards
As needed
Cones
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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