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Activity: Hidden Treasures

Hidden Treasures involves participants working cooperatively to navigate a large, mapped area using their knowledge of 4 /6 figure grid references and map symbols to locate, draw and record prominent features.

Summary

  1. Children will be split into teams.
  2. Each group will be given a blank map and shown the grid reference and key.
  3. They will then try to locate different symbols in specific grid references that have been taken off the map.

    Key Facts

  • Geography
  • OAA
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 3
  • Geographical Skills and Fieldwork
  • Grid Referencing
  • Activity Sheet Download Required
  • Orienteering Control Markers Required
  • Orienteering Map Required
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