Map Orientation Treasure Hunt

Pairs practice map orientation skills by matching maps to real environments and finding specific features

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Pairs practice map orientation skills by matching maps to real environments and finding specific features

Quick Info

moderate

20m x 30m minimum

Equipment Required

Simple area maps

1 per pair (15 maps)

Coloured cones/markers

10-15 various colours

Clipboards or hard surfaces

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

Space

Large Space

Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Team Play

Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game

Skill Drill

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork

Cooperation

Respect

Weather

All Weather