Formation Cooperation Challenge
Students travel around space and quickly form different shapes in groups when called out
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About This Activity
Students travel around space and quickly form different shapes in groups when called out
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Music player and speakers
1 set
Formation reference cards
1 set
Boundary markers (optional)
As needed
Formation reference cards (optional)
As needed
Cones or markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Cool Down
Warm Up
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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