Symbol Bingo Navigation
Active bingo game where teams navigate to identify ordnance survey symbols around an area
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About This Activity
Active bingo game where teams navigate to identify ordnance survey symbols around an area
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
20
30m x 30m minimum
Equipment Required
Laminated OS symbol cards
20-30 cards
Bingo cards with symbol descriptions
1 per student
Clipboards
1 per group
Pencils with string
1 per clipboard
Cards
As needed
Curtain Rings with Attached Strings
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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