Map Orientation and Feature Matching

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

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

Quick Info

low

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