Keypad Reboot Challenge
Teams race against the clock to press numbered keypads 1-30 in sequence following strict rules including no verbal communication, testing memory, coordination and strategic planning
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Teams race against the clock to press numbered keypads 1-30 in sequence following strict rules including no verbal communication, testing memory, coordination and strategic planning
Quick Info
moderate
18
3m x 4m keypad area per group, plus 2m start line space. Minimum total: 15m x 10m for 2-3 groups
Equipment Required
Cones or markers
4 per group (to mark keypad boundary) plus 2-3 for start line
Numbered papers 1-30
1 complete set per group (30 numbers each)
Stopwatch or timer
1 per group or 1 visible class timer
Whiteboard and markers
1 for recording times and displaying Planning Cycle
Cones
As needed
Team bibs
As needed
Stopwatch
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Year 9
Year 8
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Agility
Coordination
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Fitness Activity
Weather
All Weather
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