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Summary

Each team must work cooperatively and communicate effectively to find suitable materials that can protect their egg from cracking.
At the end children will drop the egg to see if it cracks or not.

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Ultimate Egg Drop

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Each team will try to swap places so that all red bibs are next to each other, and all blue bibs are next to each other.
Children must work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
The activity can be extended so that children are using a minimal amount of moves.

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Two by Four

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Teams will be placed on one side.
They must work together to swap sides with another team following the rules of the game.

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Traffic Jam

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Each team must work cooperatively and communicate effectively to build the tent whilst blindfolded.
The teacher may assist with the use of the tent pegs.

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Tent Pitch

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Each team must work cooperatively whilst blindfolded, to make different shapes called out by the teacher.
Communication is key.
Ideally, one child will take on a leadership role and guide the children into positions. This can be changed throughout the game.

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Shape Maker

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Cones will be set out in a pyramid shape.
Children will be split into groups.
They must try to turn the pyramid upside down following the rules

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Pyramid’s Point

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Teams will work together to transfer water from one bucket to another.
They can only use the limited materials given.
They must use strategy and problem-solving skills.

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Gutted!

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Children will be put into teams and given hula hoops.
They must navigate through a swamp.
The have set rules to follow as they play.

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Crossing the Swamp

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Each team must work cooperatively and communicate effectively so that they are able to balance and sit at the same time.
Each group should continue to play the game until they have all 10 members in the circle and are able to balance without falling.

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Each team must work cooperatively and communicate effectively to move from point A to point B using the planks.
No one should touch the floor with their feet.

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Activity Plan Centipede

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