Orienteering - Matching Symbols Relay

Key Stage:
  • Key Stage 1
  • Key Stage 2
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Led by:
  • Teacher
  • School staff
  • Young Leaders
Orienteering - Matching Symbols Relay
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Activity details

Matching Symbols Relay is a fast and easy introduction to basic orienteering symbols through a fun team relay game! 

  • Number of participants: Group 
  • Purpose of activity: Increase pupil physical activity through team competition 
  • Including all pupils: STEP framework included 
  • Pupil roles: Participant, Leader 
  • Space: Outdoors. Ensure the space is suitable for a number of relay teams 
  • Equipment: Matching symbol and word cards and map symbols key

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