This engaging collection of what3words activities helps children develop geography, map-reading, observation, communication, and digital skills through a variety of fun, hands-on challenges. Learners explore how what3words divides the world into 3m x 3m squares and gives every location a unique three-word address, making it easy to identify and share precise locations. The technology is used by more than 85% of UK emergency services, including fire, police and ambulance services, to help locate people quickly when every second counts.
Across the bundle, children investigate famous landmarks, create artwork, solve puzzles, explore languages from around the world, take part in scavenger hunts, and discover how innovative location technology is used in everyday life and particularly for emergency preparedness.
The activities are suitable for use in classrooms, geography clubs, enrichment sessions, home learning, or family activities, and can be adapted for a range of ages and abilities.
How To Use
- Introduce learners to what3words and how three-word addresses can identify any location in the world.
- Use the activities individually or as a progressive learning sequence.
- Encourage learners to explore locations using the what3words app or website.
- Combine geography, literacy, creativity, and problem-solving through quizzes, scavenger hunts, drawing activities, language challenges, and games.
- Facilitate discussion about maps, navigation, landmarks, local environments, and the importance of accurate location information for our personal safety.
- Use the accompanying demonstration video and handouts to support understanding and independent learning.
