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Problem solving and initiative activities

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Year level:  5-12

Group size: 20

Duration: 1–2 hours

Details of activity

 

 

Activities are designed to foster teamwork, cooperation, communication and trust. Groups work together to achieve their goal.

Activities include Skiing, Space Bricks, Pole Crossing, Tarzan Swing, Swamp Crossing, Leaky Pole, Great Escape and Tennis Ball Races.  Group size up to 20.

Allow for around 30 minutes for each activity selected.

Parents and Teachers to understand students are to solve the problem by themselves with no help.

Decision making and debriefing are integral parts of this activity.

 

Learning intent

 

  • Work together as a team.
  • Develop strategies to help solve problems encountered in activities.
  • Identify qualities that make a good team.
  • Work independently and perform roles within a team.

Self-management

  • Develop self-discipline and set goals.
  • Become confident, resilient and adaptable.

Social management

  • Communicate Effectively.
  • Work Collaboratively.
  • Make Decisions.
  • Develop Leadership Skills.
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Last reviewed 05 February 2021
Last updated 05 February 2021