Map Reading Foundations and Team Navigation Adventures
•Year 3
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Laminate for durability and reuse
Alternative: Hand-drawn versions if photocopying unavailable
Scatter around designated area for warm-up game
Alternative: Coloured bean bags or hoops
Organise in central collection point for each group
Alternative: Bean bags, small balls, hoops, blocks
Attach maps securely to prevent wind damage
Alternative: Hard books or plastic boards
Define safe working areas for each group
Alternative: Rope or chalk lines
A drawing that shows an area from above, like a bird's eye view
A list that explains what the symbols on a map mean
A simple picture or shape that represents something on a map
Finding your way using a map and following a course
Finding your way from one place to another
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Understanding aerial view geometry, interpreting symbols and keys, spatial reasoning and positioning
Observation skills, hypothesis testing when checking face accuracy, systematic problem-solving approaches
Visual interpretation of symbols, pattern recognition and recreation, design elements in map creation
Map reading skills, understanding symbols and legends, orientation and direction
Collaborative working, turn-taking, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating others' successes
Move actively between the three equipment areas during main activity, position centrally during demonstrations for maximum visibility
Watch for correct use of map keys, quality of partner collaboration, safety during movement between equipment areas
Step in if pairs are struggling with map reading, if competition becomes too intense, or if safety concerns arise
Use exaggerated movements when showing aerial perspective concepts, ensure face orienteering demonstration is clearly visible to all students, model collaborative discussion with teaching assistant if available
Minimum 30m x 20m outdoor area with clear boundaries, free from obstacles and hazards
Level ground free from holes, debris, or slippery surfaces. Check for any trip hazards before activity
Stop activity immediately, assess any injuries, provide appropriate first aid, contact school emergency procedures if required
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