Giant Swing
INFORMATION
The Giant Swing can be taken to a variety of heights to suit you and your partner’s confidence. Your team must work together pulling the hoist rope so the chosen height can be achieved. All participants take an active role to support and encourage each other to reach their goals.
Maximum group size: 15
Minimum age: 7
Core Values
Resilience
Taking on a challenge, Facing fears, Kit up without an adult doing it for you.
Team Work
Support and encourage each other, Guide and advise each other, Perform and contribute to your team.
Independence
Self-belief, Listening to and following instructions, Put on own safety equipment.
National Curriculum Links:
Physical Education
Take part in outdoor and adventurous activities in a team. Physically active for sustained periods of time Develop flexibility, strength, technique, control and balance. Lead a healthy, active lifestyle.
Science
Identify the effects of air resistance, friction and the act between moving surfaces. Explain that unsupported objects fall due to gravity. Experience forces that make things begin to move faster or slow down.
Geography
Compass direction and build knowledge of location in United Kingdom.
Maths
Geometry – recognise angles, where they meet at a point, are on a straight line, or are vertical.
We help children to:
- Learn from mistakes, bounce back and try again
- Try new things with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Believe that the harder they work, the better they will get at the things that they do
- Never give up!
- Love learning!
- Concentrate
- Keep on trying when challenges occur
- Think their way through problems
- Ask questions and think about our world
- Make links and notice patterns in their experiences
Vocabulary:
Karabiner, harness, helmet, c-shape, safety, bridle, belaying, pulleys, purchase, forces,
resistance, platform.
Activity Passport Links:
You can complete 3 achievements with this activity.
Climb something taller than you
Learn something about your local area
Watch a sunset
National Trust Links:
