Underwater Treasure Hunt
Students swim to collect floating and sinking objects from the centre of the pool
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About This Activity
Students swim to collect floating and sinking objects from the centre of the pool
Quick Info
8 mins
moderate
12
Teaching pool area minimum 8m x 6m
Equipment Required
Pool-safe floating objects
15-20
Pool-safe sinking objects
10-15
Collection containers
2-4
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Competition
Non-Competitive
Skills
Spatial Awareness
Agility
Coordination
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Problem Solving
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
Features
Interactive
Engaging
Fun
Activity Type
Main Game
Warm Up
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Values
Teamwork
Cooperation
Respect
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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