Pen Placement Team Challenge
Teams work together to place a marker pen standing upright as far as possible without crossing a line or using equipment
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About This Activity
Teams work together to place a marker pen standing upright as far as possible without crossing a line or using equipment
Quick Info
moderate
24
20m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Marker pens
6-8 pens
Marking cones
20-30 cones
Measuring tape
2-3 tapes
Dish Cones
As needed
Measuring Tapes
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Team Play
Coordination
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Challenging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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