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
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