Project

Rushing river

By Team Poland, Marek, Anna and Daria

Environment:
Pool (deep),Pool (shallow),Open water
Teaching style:
Directive (teacher centered)
Related aquatic skills:
Floating
Duration (min.):
5'-15'
Group size:
Small group (<10),Big group (>10)
Task design:
Experiment

Goal

I CAN cooperate with others to reach a common goal.
I KNOW how to create a current in the water.
I FEEL enjoyment while cooperating with others to play in the water.

Success criteria

Creation of the current (group) and displacement of the body (given child).

Environment/Space/Equipment

10x4 meters space in shallow or deep water. 

Group management

The task is performed in a group.
Instructor outside or inside the pool.

Time/Duration/Schedule

5-15 minutes

Pre-requisite

Float without apprehension

Description

Most of the children line up in two rows, about 1 meter apart, with their faces to each other. The children's task is to use their arms to push the water back in one direction, creating a current that will "push" the child lying motionless on the water and make the water move his or her body to the end of the "rushing river".

If you would like to take part in this international project to share experiences, please contact us: project-alfac@univ-lille.fr