Emergency Communication Mission
Teams act as rescue units decoding emergency messages and coordinating responses under time pressure
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About This Activity
Teams act as rescue units decoding emergency messages and coordinating responses under time pressure
Quick Info
high
24
15m x 20m
Equipment Required
Emergency message cards
1 per team
Timer or stopwatch
1
Team identification markers
4-6
Cards
As needed
Timer
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Tactics
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Intensity
High Intensity
Weather
All Weather
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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