River Canon Exploration
Students travel across space in canon formation, meeting partners and performing collaborative water sequences
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About This Activity
Students travel across space in canon formation, meeting partners and performing collaborative water sequences
Quick Info
12 mins
moderate
20
15m x 10m minimum for pathways
Equipment Required
Pathway markers/cones
12-16
Starting position markers
6-8
Background Music
1-2 tracks
Sun Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Dance
Activity Tags
Features
Social
Engaging
Fun
Competition
Non-Competitive
Space
Large Space
Outdoor
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Agility
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Team Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Weather
All Weather
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