Formation Travel Challenge
Students travel individually then quickly form groups in specified shapes on command
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About This Activity
Students travel individually then quickly form groups in specified shapes on command
Quick Info
moderate
20
10m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
4-8
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Agility
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Markers Required
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Activity Type
Creative Expression
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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