Water Magic - Object Displacement Discovery
Students discover water displacement principles while developing fine motor control in aquatic environment
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Students discover water displacement principles while developing fine motor control in aquatic environment
Quick Info
low
8
Teaching area 8m x 6m minimum
Equipment Required
Floating objects (foam balls)
1 per student
Boundary markers (optional)
4-6
Softballs
As needed
Markers
As needed
Suitable For
Year 2
Suitable Sports
Swimming
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Interactive
Engaging
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Activity Type
Skill Drill
Space
Medium Space
Indoor/Outdoor
Skills
Catching
Body Control
Coordination
Weather
All Weather
Values
Responsibility
Cooperation
Respect
Intensity
Low Intensity
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