Picture Map Feature Relay
Teams race to memorise geographical features from photos and draw them accurately on mini maps
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About This Activity
Teams race to memorise geographical features from photos and draw them accurately on mini maps
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Laminated photos of geographical features
10-15
Mini whiteboards
4 (one per team)
Whiteboard Pens
4
Cones or markers
8-12
Photographs of School Features
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Cones
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
Cognitive Challenge
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Values
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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