Photo Detective Navigation
Pairs use photographs to navigate around school grounds and find hidden control markers
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About This Activity
Pairs use photographs to navigate around school grounds and find hidden control markers
Quick Info
moderate
20
Whole school grounds
Equipment Required
Laminated photographs
8-10 different locations
Control markers with letters
8-10 markers
Control cards
1 per pair
Suitable For
Year 3
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Game
Transition Activity
Weather
All Weather
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