Symbol Hunt Checklist
Students use symbol checklists to find and identify PE equipment around the playing area
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About This Activity
Students use symbol checklists to find and identify PE equipment around the playing area
Quick Info
moderate
20
15m x 15m minimum
Equipment Required
Mixed PE equipment (balls, cones, hoops, bean bags)
20-30 pieces total
Clipboards
1 per student
Symbol checklists
1 per student
Pencils
1 per student
PE Equipment
As needed
Assessment Checklists
As needed
Suitable For
Year 1
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Team Play
Decision Making
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Activity Type
Warm Up
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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