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Map Orientation Using Landmarks

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

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About This Activity

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

Quick Info

15 mins
low
20
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