Strategic Pen Placement Challenge
Teams use leverage and support techniques to place objects as far as possible without crossing boundaries
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About This Activity
Teams use leverage and support techniques to place objects as far as possible without crossing boundaries
Quick Info
moderate
24
25m x 20m minimum
Equipment Required
Marker pens or similar objects
6-8 pens
Boundary Markers
8-10 cones
Distance markers
20-30 cones
Suitable For
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Skills
Strategy
Team Play
Decision Making
Features
Adaptable
Interactive
Engaging
Competition
Non-Competitive
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Activity Type
Main Game
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Communication
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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