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Return Your Sheep to the Pen

Pairs work together with one blindfolded 'sheep' navigating a course guided only by animal sound codes from their 'shepherd' partner

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About This Activity

Pairs work together with one blindfolded 'sheep' navigating a course guided only by animal sound codes from their 'shepherd' partner

Quick Info

moderate
20
For 5 courses: minimum 25m length x 20m width. Single course: 25m length x 4m width

Equipment Required

Blindfolds

15 (one per pair for 30 students)

Cones or floor spots

40-50 (8-10 per course for 5 courses)

Marker cones for start/finish lines

10 (2 per course)

Cones

As needed

Suitable For

Year 7

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making

Features

Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Activity Type

Main Game
Game Application

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Respect

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather