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Photo Location Detective Challenge

Teams use map reading skills to locate exact positions where photographs were taken, developing advanced navigation abilities

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About This Activity

Teams use map reading skills to locate exact positions where photographs were taken, developing advanced navigation abilities

Quick Info

moderate
24
Minimum 100m x 80m area with varied features

Equipment Required

Laminated photographs

10-12 photos per set, 1 set per group

Site maps

1 per group of 3-4

Pencils

1 per group

Boundary Markers

15-20 cones

Master map for checking

1

Photographs

As needed

Mats

As needed

Sun Markers

As needed

Maps

As needed

Suitable For

Year 9

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather