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
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