Shout It or Show It
Students experience communication breakdown through shouting, then discover effectiveness of non-verbal methods
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About This Activity
Students experience communication breakdown through shouting, then discover effectiveness of non-verbal methods
Quick Info
moderate
30
Minimum 20m length x 10m width to allow 20m separation between lines
Equipment Required
Cones or line markers
8-12 to mark two parallel lines
Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 7
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Space
Indoor
Medium Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Cognitive Challenge
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Skills
Team Play
Catching
Decision Making
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
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