Shipwreck Treasure Retrieval
Teams work together to retrieve scattered items using equipment while staying on their ship (mat)
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About This Activity
Teams work together to retrieve scattered items using equipment while staying on their ship (mat)
Quick Info
15 mins
moderate
24
15m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Mats
6-8 (one per team)
Hockey sticks (plastic)
8-12
Ropes
4-6 (2-3m each)
Tennis balls/bean bags
20-30
Larger balls
8-12
Hockey balls
As needed
Rope
As needed
Tennis Balls
As needed
Game Balls
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Coordination
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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