Control Point Navigation Square
Students navigate around control points collecting information while developing spatial awareness and decision-making
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About This Activity
Students navigate around control points collecting information while developing spatial awareness and decision-making
Quick Info
moderate
25
30m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Control point cards
20 laminated cards
Answer sheets
1 per student
Pencils
1 per student
Stopwatch
1
Suitable For
Year 5
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
Activity Type
Main Game
Skill Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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