Introduction

This game involves the adventure of finding your way in a new city. Students learn about giving and following directions. Students enjoy being part of a group and cooperating with each other to achieve a goal, i.e. giving the right directions and helping the other students find their way. The game consists of two parts, but can adapted depending on how much time is available. 

Target group and Time

These games require prior knowledge of directions and sights in London. Ideally, the target age would be grade 6. Still, grade 5 will be able to complete the exercises as well, with the necessary support. The time needed can vary according to class  ability, but six minutes per exercise are manageable.

Learning objectives

The most important objective is to learn to listen attentively and follow orders. In addition, students refresh their knowledge of giving and receiving directions in other scenarios. Students also practice speaking clearly, so their peers can understand them well.

Instructions to set up the activity

First, explain to students that they should move around the space freely, without running into each other. Then tell then to listen carefully as you give them instructions and directions. Directions can be found underneath the game cards to the right. All students need to do is listen and act these out.

Second, hand out one card per student and have them look at their cards. Each card is divided into two separate fields. The top field contains a question (basically asking for directions), and the bottom area contains an answer (giving directions). However, the responses on the bottom of the card are not the answer to the question on top. The students need to walk about and ask their question until they find another student who can answer their. (This game is similar to memory; there are always pairs. One partner finds his or her pair by asking questions.)

Letting it run

If the students need a little more time with the second part of the game, they can play until they finish.