Strategic Route Planning Workshop
Collaborative planning activity where pairs analyse maps and create efficient routes between multiple control points
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About This Activity
Collaborative planning activity where pairs analyse maps and create efficient routes between multiple control points
Quick Info
low
16
Classroom or covered outdoor area
Equipment Required
Detailed maps with control points marked
1 per pair
Pencils for route marking
1 per pair
Large demonstration map
1
Anchor Points
As needed
Pencils
As needed
Net Materials
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Tactics
Decision Making
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
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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