Symbol Match Relay
Teams race to match map symbols with their word descriptions using map keys for reference
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About This Activity
Teams race to match map symbols with their word descriptions using map keys for reference
Quick Info
10 mins
moderate
18
15m x 10m
Equipment Required
Symbol cards
16 per team
Word cards
16 per team
Map keys
1 per team
Markers/cones
4-6
Cards
As needed
Map cards with keys
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Catching
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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