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Navigation Number Hunt Challenge

Timed orienteering challenge where pairs navigate using maps to find numbered controls and calculate totals

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About This Activity

Timed orienteering challenge where pairs navigate using maps to find numbered controls and calculate totals

Quick Info

high
20
Large outdoor area - 60m x 60m minimum

Equipment Required

Numbered control markers

15-20 controls

Maps showing control positions

1 per pair (15 maps)

Whiteboards and pens

1 set per pair

Answer sheet for checking

1 for teacher

Stopwatch/timer

1

Sun Markers

As needed

Maps

As needed

Score Sheets

As needed

Stopwatch

As needed

Suitable For

Year 3

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Endurance

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather