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- Year 10
Photo orienteering
I can plan a route to locate and identify a series of clues using mapwork skills.
- Year 10
Photo orienteering
I can plan a route to locate and identify a series of clues using mapwork skills.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: moving slowly when searching for locations and moving quickly when returning to base conserves energy.
- Think: accurately identifying matching photos through careful observation of the environment requires problem solving.
- Feel: working independently around the school site requires responsibility and maturity.
- Connect: keeping others safe by being aware of risks as you move around the school site demonstrates responsibility.
Keywords
Route planning - deciding on what order to visit checkpoints
Responsibility - taking ownership of your role and being accountable for your actions
Independence - the ability to think and act on your own, using your skills and knowledge to find your own solutions
Common misconception
Matching a similar and incorrect photo as a result of rushing.
During photo orienteering, it is important to take your time and look at details carefully.
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Photo orienteering, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 physical education lesson on: Photo orienteering, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom.
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Equipment
Pole and map per pupil, triangular traffic cones and dome cones, numbers 1 - 20, 20 numbered photos from across your school site.
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
