Picture Orienteering Detective Challenge
Teams use photographs to find locations around school grounds and discover hidden clues
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About This Activity
Teams use photographs to find locations around school grounds and discover hidden clues
Quick Info
high
20
Whole school grounds
Equipment Required
Digital camera or smartphone
1
Laminated photographs
12-15
Hidden picture cards or items
12-15
Laminator and pouches
1 set
Digital Cameras
As needed
Photographs
As needed
Cards
As needed
Laminating pouches
As needed
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
High Intensity
Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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