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Map Orientation Challenge

Students practice orientating maps to match real landmarks while moving as pairs

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About This Activity

Students practice orientating maps to match real landmarks while moving as pairs

Quick Info

moderate
20
30m x 30m minimum

Equipment Required

Maps of local area

1 per pair

Clipboards

1 per pair

Suitable For

Year 3
Year 5
Year 4

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
Cooperation
Respect

Space

Medium Space
Outdoor

Activity Type

Warm Up
Fitness Activity

Weather

All Weather