Word Challenge Orienteering
Teams use maps to locate specific control points marked with letters to spell assigned words, developing strategic navigation and accurate map marking
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About This Activity
Teams use maps to locate specific control points marked with letters to spell assigned words, developing strategic navigation and accurate map marking
Quick Info
moderate
24
Large outdoor area - minimum 100m x 100m for 26 control placements. Can adapt to smaller spaces with fewer controls.
Equipment Required
Alphabetical control markers (A-Z)
26 markers for full version, or 10-15 for smaller version
Laminated maps of area
1 per team (approximately 8-12 maps)
Whiteboard pens (dry-erase markers)
1 per team plus spares (10-15 total)
Word cards with 4-6 letter words
8-12 different word cards
Clipboards
1 per team (8-12)
Whistle for signals
1
Sun Markers
As needed
Target Areas
As needed
Cards
As needed
Whistles
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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