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Space and Safety Crossing Challenge

Students experience different levels of space congestion by crossing a square area simultaneously, learning to assess safe spacing and progressive difficulty through controlled experimentation

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About This Activity

Students experience different levels of space congestion by crossing a square area simultaneously, learning to assess safe spacing and progressive difficulty through controlled experimentation

Quick Info

moderate
24
Initial 15m × 15m expanding to 20m × 20m (minimum); larger space allows bigger squares for more dramatic effect

Equipment Required

Cones

4 corner cones minimum; 8 optimal to show before/after setup

Tape measure or marked distance reference

1 (for measuring expansion)

Tape Measure

As needed

Suitable For

Year 8

Suitable Sports

Leadership

Activity Tags

Features

Adaptable
Inclusive
Engaging

Competition

Non-Competitive

Skills

Spatial Awareness
Body Control
Decision Making

Teaching Focus

Cognitive Challenge
Problem Solving

Intensity

Moderate Intensity

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Activity Type

Skill Drill

Space

Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor

Weather

All Weather

Values

Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect