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Compass Direction Challenge

Students move quickly to marked compass points when directions are called out

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About This Activity

Students move quickly to marked compass points when directions are called out

Quick Info

moderate
20
20m x 20m minimum

Equipment Required

Cones or markers

8-12

Compass direction labels

8-12

Compass for reference

1

Suitable For

Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Features

Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Activity Type

Creative Expression
Warm Up

Space

Medium Space
Outdoor

Weather

All Weather