Get ready for a high-stakes grid adventure with Find the Treasure: Grid Coordinates POWERPOINT! In this exciting whole-class game, students use their knowledge of coordinates to uncover hidden treasures, while racing against another team to be the first to strike gold.

Inspired by the classic game Battleships, this activity invites two teams to take turns selecting and calling out coordinates in search of hidden coins and chests. Each successful guess reveals a clue: a coin means you’re close, and a chest means you’ve struck gold. With strategy, teamwork, and precise coordinate reading, students will stay engaged and competitive from start to finish.

Perfect for introducing or revising coordinate systems, this resource can be used on an interactive whiteboard, screen, or in small groups on devices. The PowerPoint is editable, allowing you to reposition the coins and chests for repeat play. Just be sure to select all overlapping pieces and line up grid lines carefully when making changes.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Read and interpret simple grid coordinate systems
• ✅ Apply logical reasoning and deduction to locate hidden items
• ✅ Use clear communication and turn-taking in a team setting
• ✅ Develop vocabulary related to position and direction

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint presentation styled as a treasure hunt game
• Editable grid with hidden coins and treasure chests
• Instructions for play and optional editable elements
• Visual cues and drag-and-reveal elements for engaging gameplay

Materials Needed:

• Device with PowerPoint installed
• Interactive whiteboard, projector, or large screen
• Optional: student whiteboards or response cards for team play

How to Use:

1. Launch the PowerPoint in slideshow mode on your display device.
2. Divide the class into two teams and explain the objective of locating five hidden chests.
3. Teams take turns calling out coordinates, which the teacher reveals using the click-to-uncover slides.
4. A coin indicates a chest is nearby; the team keeps guessing until they find all five chests.
5. The first team to find all five chests wins the game!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as an engaging introduction or revision game during your mapping unit
• 💡 Play in small groups with laptops or tablets for centre rotations
• 💡 Incorporate into a pirate or adventure-themed week for cross-curricular fun
• 💡 Pair students for shared decision-making and to practise cooperative dialogue
• 💡 Use as a fast finisher activity with students rotating roles each round

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print a version of the grid for offline play or note-taking during the game
• 💛 Reinforce the idea of coordinates being listed as (column, row) for consistency
• 💛 Remind students to listen actively and strategise based on coin placement clues
• 💛 When editing chest positions, select all layers for correct alignment on the grid
• 💛 Track which coordinates have already been called using tally marks or a shared class list

Find the Treasure: Grid Coordinates POWERPOINT is a dynamic and editable way to build coordinate knowledge, logical thinking, and collaboration skills—all while having fun and racing for treasure!