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Route Planning Race

Teams compete to plan the most efficient routes between multiple checkpoints using maps and tactical thinking

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About This Activity

Teams compete to plan the most efficient routes between multiple checkpoints using maps and tactical thinking

Quick Info

moderate
24
Classroom or indoor space for planning

Equipment Required

Course maps

1 per team of 3-4

Pencils or pens

1 per student

Timer

1 visible to all

Flipchart paper

1 sheet per team

Maps

As needed

Pencils

As needed

Numbered Papers

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5
Year 4
Year 6

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Decision Making

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Teaching Focus

Problem Solving
Team Challenge

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Activity Type

Skill Game

Weather

All Weather

Space

Indoor/Outdoor