Collaborative Course Design Challenge
Teams redesign obstacle courses and create accurate maps for others to follow, developing spatial reasoning and communication skills
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About This Activity
Teams redesign obstacle courses and create accurate maps for others to follow, developing spatial reasoning and communication skills
Quick Info
moderate
24
25m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
PE equipment sets
5-6 identical sets
Paper for maps
30+ sheets
Pencils or Markers
30+
Map key references
15-20 copies
Stump Sets
As needed
Maps
As needed
Cones
As needed
Rules Reference
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Creative
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Cool Down
Skill Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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