Map Orientation Using Landmarks

Pairs practice orienting maps using visible landmarks to build fundamental navigation skills

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Pairs practice orienting maps using visible landmarks to build fundamental navigation skills

Quick Info

15 mins

low

Area with visible landmarks within 50m radius

Equipment Required

Local area maps

1 per pair

Clipboards

1 per pair

Pencils

1 per pair

Maps

As needed

Suitable For

Year 6

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Features

Adaptable

Inclusive

Engaging

Space

Indoor

Outdoor

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness

Tactics

Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning

Problem Solving

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Weather

All Weather

Values

Communication

Cooperation

Respect

Intensity

Low Intensity