Height Order Balance Challenge
Teams work together to arrange themselves in height order while maintaining balance on a bench
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About This Activity
Teams work together to arrange themselves in height order while maintaining balance on a bench
Quick Info
moderate
24
15m x 20m with clear safety zones around benches
Equipment Required
Gym benches
1 per team of 4-5 students
Stopwatch
1
Benches
As needed
Safety Mats
8-12 mats around benches
Cone markers
8 cones for area boundaries
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Respect
Skills
Team Play
Balance
Coordination
Activity Type
Skill Game
Fitness Activity
Weather
All Weather
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