Collaborative Navigation Adventures
•Year 3
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Laminated maps with clear control point markings
Alternative: Hand-drawn maps, aerial photos with key features marked
Clearly visible from 10m distance, secured from wind
Alternative: Coloured cards, laminated numbers, clipboards
Ensure pens are working and whiteboards clean
Alternative: Clipboards with paper, recording sheets
Include control locations, numbers, and correct answers
Alternative: Digital answer key on tablet
Ensure clearly visible/audible signal for time limits
Alternative: Mobile phone timer, PE department timer
Mix of effort and achievement-based rewards ready
Alternative: Verbal praise, team points, certificates
To position a map so it matches the real landscape around you
A marked point on an orienteering course that participants must visit
The process of finding your way using a map and landmarks
The direction you need to travel to reach your destination
A recognizable feature that helps you know where you are
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Spelling challenges, vocabulary development through orienteering terms, following written instructions and recording information
Calculating totals from collected numbers, measuring distances between controls, understanding scale and coordinates on maps
Understanding magnetic north and compass use, forces needed for movement, observation and recording skills
Map reading skills, understanding symbols and keys, spatial awareness, compass directions and orientation
Central position on playground for maximum visibility, move strategically to support struggling pairs while maintaining overview
Watch for pair cohesion, map orientation skills, problem-solving persistence, and safety awareness throughout challenges
Step in if pairs become separated, students appear lost or confused, safety concerns arise, or persistent frustration develops
Model calm, systematic navigation throughout. Show map orientation clearly with exaggerated movements. Demonstrate partnership working and communication. Show celebrating effort as well as achievement
Large outdoor area including playground and field access, minimum 50m x 50m clear space
Check playground and field areas for hazards, ensure controls placed away from obstacles
Stop activity immediately on whistle signal, all pairs return to central point, appropriate first aid/support available, emergency contact procedures clear
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