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Strategic Pen Challenge

Teams strategically place a marker pen as far as possible using human chains and leverage

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About This Activity

Teams strategically place a marker pen as far as possible using human chains and leverage

Quick Info

high
6
20m x 15m minimum for multiple teams

Equipment Required

Marker pens

6-8 pens

Measuring tape

2-3 tapes

Cones for marking

20-30 cones

Scoring materials

Clipboards and pens

Dish Cones

As needed

Measuring Tapes

As needed

Cones

As needed

Net Materials

As needed

Suitable For

Year 5

Suitable Sports

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

Activity Tags

Skills

Strategy
Team Play
Decision Making
Coordination

Competition

Non-Competitive

Teaching Focus

Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving

Features

Interactive
Engaging
Challenging

Activity Type

Main Game

Equipment

Minimal Equipment

Values

Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation

Intensity

High Intensity

Space

Outdoor

Weather

All Weather