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Map Orientation and Feature Matching

Students learn to orientate maps correctly and match map features to real-world landmarks

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About This Activity

Students learn to orientate maps correctly and match map features to real-world landmarks

Quick Info

low
15
Flexible - depends on map area

Equipment Required

Simple maps of local area

1 per student or 1 per pair

Compass

1 for teacher

Coloured pens/markers

1 set

Target Areas

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 5
Year 4

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Teaching Focus

Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving

Features

Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making

Equipment

Minimal Equipment
Simple Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill
Creative Expression

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity