Orienteering

Suitable for Years 3-6

In the introduction, children explore different methods of direction. They learn how to use a map and the eight points of a compass.

Small groups will use a compass and a map to find mini-beast stampers around the Botanic Garden. Each area is in a habitat where that animal could live.

Children will complete a worksheet to collect the stampers, consider what they can see at different points of the compass, and find other features in the Botanic Garden to label a map.  

• Availability: All year
• Age group: KS2 
• Timing: Half a day. The visit can be a full day if combined with other activities, such as Maths, comparing the habitats in the glasshouses or Islamic Art.
• Numbers: One class for half a day. Two classes for a full day combined with other activities.
• Organisation: A class of children need to be organised in at least three groups.
• Cost: Please visit our programme costs page