Route Design Workshop
Teams create original navigation routes for peers to follow, developing understanding of clear instruction writing and route planning
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About This Activity
Teams create original navigation routes for peers to follow, developing understanding of clear instruction writing and route planning
Quick Info
low
18
Space for grid plus team working areas
Equipment Required
Design Worksheets
One per team
Pencils
One per team
Erasers
One per team
Example Symbols Guide
Display poster or handout
Worksheets
As needed
Whiteboard Pens and Erasers
As needed
Angle Guides
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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