Frozen Oceans Primary Slideshow 2 – Train like an explorer Train like an explorer Frozen Oceans Primary
Could you drag a sled weighing 120kg for weeks across the Arctic?
Frozen Oceans Primary Image of pulk
Frozen Oceans Primary Image inside tent
Frozen Oceans Primary Video of sleeping
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Brief for tyre dragging - The aim of the activity to drag the tyre across the playground or playing field as many times as there are members of the team - Spend 3 minutes deciding you will do this in the best possible way, working as a team - Who will be the fastest - Start the relay!
Frozen Oceans Primary Discussion - How hard did you find the tyre-dragging? - Why do explorers drag tyres to prepare for the Arctic? - How would you find dragging 120kg for up to 12 hours a day?
Frozen Oceans Primary Brief for sleeping bag - Each member of the team will need to get into and out of the three sleeping bags (one inside the other) wearing mitts or gloves - If you take the gloves off at any point, they could get frostbite and the team will be disqualified - The fastest team to complete the sleeping bag relay wins - Start the relay!
Frozen Oceans Primary Discussion - How hard did you feel during the activity? - What feelings did you experience? - Why might preparing mentally be helpful? - What might it be like to have to go to bed at -35°C for 2 months?
Frozen Oceans Primary Review - What risks are involved for each activity? - How does training help to lessen risks? - How does training help success? - What would happen if something went wrong in the Arctic?