Message in a Bottle Challenge
Teams work together to place a bottle as far as possible into the 'sea' without throwing, requiring trust and physical support
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About This Activity
Teams work together to place a bottle as far as possible into the 'sea' without throwing, requiring trust and physical support
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum
Equipment Required
Cones (bottles)
6-8 (one per team)
Rope or cones for beach line
20-30 metres or 15-20 cones
Measuring tape
1-2
Cones
As needed
Measuring Tapes
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Inclusive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Skill Game
Weather
All Weather
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