Sheep Pen - Strategic Guidance Challenge
A shepherd uses agreed signals to guide blindfolded team members through obstacle courses to a target zone
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A shepherd uses agreed signals to guide blindfolded team members through obstacle courses to a target zone
Quick Info
moderate
30
Large space required: 20m x 20m minimum for multiple group zones
Equipment Required
Gym Mats
1 per group as target 'pen' (5-7 mats)
Blindfolds
1 per student minus shepherds (approximately 25)
Benches
4-6 as obstacles
Chairs or tables
4-6 as obstacles
Cones
20-30 for obstacle creation and boundaries
Chairs
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Values
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Space
Indoor
Outdoor
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Challenging
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Weather
All Weather
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