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Photo Mystery Navigation Challenge

Teams use photographic clues to locate specific checkpoints around the school site, developing observation and navigation skills

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About This Activity

Teams use photographic clues to locate specific checkpoints around the school site, developing observation and navigation skills

Quick Info

20 mins
moderate
20
Whole school site or large outdoor area minimum 50m x 50m

Equipment Required

Pre-taken location photographs

8-12 sets

Control markers

8-12

Verification cards/stamps

1 per control

School site maps

1 per team

Photographs

As needed

Cones

As needed

Cards

As needed

Maps

As needed

Suitable For

Year 4

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Features

Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Space

Large Space
Outdoor

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather