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
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