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
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