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Activity: Historic Buildings

The Activity Sheet has the names of 6 famous historic buildings, each of which has several letters missing. Children visit the control point linked to each building and complete the name by inserting specified letters from the control marker.

Summary

  1. The Activity Sheet has the names of six different historic buildings. each of which has several missing letters.
  2. Children use their orienteering map to locate the control point linked to each building.
  3. They then use specified letters from the control marker to complete the name of the building on their Activity Sheet.

    Key Facts

  • History
  • Key Stage 2
  • Key Stage 3
  • Activity Sheet Download Required
  • Orienteering Control Markers Required
  • Orienteering Map Required
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