Point-to-Point Navigation Challenge
Pairs work together to navigate to different control points using maps and return to base
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About This Activity
Pairs work together to navigate to different control points using maps and return to base
Quick Info
moderate
16
Large outdoor area minimum 100m x 100m
Equipment Required
Maps of area with control points marked
1 per pair (15 maps)
Control point markers
8-12 markers
Mission cards
Multiple per pair
Clipboards or hard backing
1 per pair
Orienteering markers
As needed
Course cards
As needed
Compasses
As needed
Recording sheets
As needed
Maps
1 per pair
Mats
As needed
Cards
As needed
Compass
As needed
Score Sheets
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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