๐ฆ Hamilton Zoo Map Adventure ๐ Pakihi Kลpere Kirikiriroa
๐ฏ Your Mission | Tล Kaupapa
Welcome to Hamilton Zoo, explorer! ๐
You just arrived at the START point in the car park. Now you need to find different animals using our special map!
๐บ๏ธ How to Use This Map
- Grid Squares: The map is divided into squares like a chess board
- Finding Places: Use the numbers along the edges to find locations
- Moving Around: Count squares to see how far things are apart
- Starting Point: Look for the red pulsing dot - that's where you begin!
๐ Activity 1: Finding Animals
Look at the map and find these animals! Write the letter and number for each one.
๐ฆ Giraffes: Letter Number
๐ Elephants: Letter Number
๐ Tigers: Letter Number
๐ฃ Activity 2: Counting Steps
๐งฎ Counting Helper
How to count squares:
- Put your finger on the START point
- Count how many squares you move across (left or right)
- Count how many squares you move up or down
- Add them together!
From your START point, count how many squares to reach each animal:
| Animal | Squares Across | Squares Up/Down | Total Squares |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ฆ Giraffes | |||
| ๐ Elephants | |||
| ๐ Tigers |
๐ฏ Activity 3: Which Animal First?
You want to visit all three animals, but which one should you visit first?
Look at your counting from Activity 2. Which animal needs the smallest number of squares to reach?
I should visit the first because it only takes squares to get there!
๐ Activity 4: Treasure Hunt!
There are other cool things at the zoo too! Can you find them?
๐ Playground: Letter Number
๐ Food Area: Letter Number
๐ง Water/Lake: Letter Number
๐ค Activity 5: Planning Your Day
You're getting hungry! Plan the best route to get food.
You're still at the START point. You want to see one animal, then get food.
My plan:
1. First, I'll visit the
2. Then I'll go to the food area
3. This is a good plan because:
๐ Activity 6: Help a Friend!
Your friend is lost! They tell you they can see elephants and a playground.
Look at your map. Where do you think your friend is?
My friend is probably at: Letter Number
How do you know?
๐ Well Done! | Ka Pai!
You've completed the Hamilton Zoo Map Adventure!
You now know how to:
- โ Find locations using letters and numbers
- โ Count squares to measure distances
- โ Plan efficient routes
- โ Help others using map references
๐ฏ Teacher Notes | Ngฤ Kลrero Kaiako
Year 6 Learning Objectives:
- Simple Grid References: Using letters and numbers to locate positions
- Basic Counting: Counting grid squares for distance
- Spatial Awareness: Understanding relative positions
- Problem Solving: Planning simple routes
- Communication: Describing locations clearly
Simplifications for Year 6:
- Bigger Grid: Only 5ร4 squares instead of complex coordinates
- Letters + Numbers: A1, B2 format instead of (x,y) coordinates
- Visual Cues: Animal emojis, bright colors, clear labels
- Simple Counting: Just add squares across + squares up
- Real Context: Focus on practical zoo navigation
Extension Ideas:
- Draw their own zoo map with a grid system
- Create treasure hunt clues using grid references
- Use classroom or playground as practice grid
- Compare this map to other maps they know (school, neighborhood)