Semaphore (well sort of).
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The aim of this challenge is to devise a method of communication (non verbal) and then be the first team to communicate a given message over the length of a sports hall or simillar. <P>
Divide into groups of a minimum of four and as large as you want. <P>
Give them twenty -thirty minutes to come up with there form of communication, stress it must not involve sound in any way. <P>
If they are struggling explain how semaphore uses arm movements for each letter of the alphabet. <P>
Every one in the team must have a grasp of it. <P>
At the end of the time split the group in half and put half one end of the hall and the others the other end. <P>
To one team give a written message not to long, but also not to short. <P>
To the others give a pen and paper. <P>
On the given word set them off and when a team thinks they have the correct message they must bring it to the leader to check. <P>
If it is, that team wins, let the others finish. <P>
Afterwards discuss what was hard, how they worked as a team. <P>
It can be a good introduction about being misunderstood, and the frustrations that brings. <P>
It is well worth filming the groups doing there form of semaphore to use as an amusing clip at a later point, put to a piece of music it can be very funny indeed.
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