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Map Orientation Treasure Hunt

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

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About This Activity

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

Quick Info

moderate
20
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