Multi-Casualty Emergency Scenario Challenge
Group-based critical thinking activity where students analyse complex water emergency scenarios with multiple casualties, prioritising rescue decisions using evidence-based reasoning
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About This Activity
Group-based critical thinking activity where students analyse complex water emergency scenarios with multiple casualties, prioritising rescue decisions using evidence-based reasoning
Quick Info
low
20
Pool area or large hall with 30m+ length for scenario visualisation
Equipment Required
Scenario description cards
1 per group (4-6 cards) plus teacher master card
Floating markers or cones
5-6 (colour-coded for casualty types)
Whiteboards or large paper
1 per group
Distance markers
Tape measure or marked distances (10m, 15m, 20m, 30m)
Cards
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Whiteboards
As needed
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 9
Suitable Sports
Water Safety
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving
Skills
Crawling
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Assessment
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
Space
Indoor/Outdoor
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