Animal Environment Explorer
Students create movements showing how their animal character interacts with environmental objects and obstacles
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About This Activity
Students create movements showing how their animal character interacts with environmental objects and obstacles
Quick Info
moderate
20
8m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Markers/cones
6-8
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cooperative Learning
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Markers Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Creative Expression
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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