Five Methods Team Organisation Challenge
Students experience and evaluate five different methods of organising into teams, comparing efficiency, fairness, and engagement
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About This Activity
Students experience and evaluate five different methods of organising into teams, comparing efficiency, fairness, and engagement
Quick Info
moderate
24
Large space to accommodate whole class movement - minimum 15m x 15m
Equipment Required
Stopwatch or timer
1
Whiteboard and pen
1
Cones or markers
4-8 for marking team areas
Stopwatch
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Leadership
Activity Tags
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Weather
All Weather
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