Series 1 / Episode 2
Would a bird fly?
1 · Prize task
The most glamorous object ever
Bring in the most glamorous object ever.
2
Deliver a medium mocha to Mike's mate Mark
Safely deliver Mike’s mate Mark a medium mocha. You cannot walk on the grass. The fullest delivered cup wins. You have 15 minutes. Your…
3
Make and throw a paper aeroplane
Make a paper aeroplane out of one of these things. You must use the paper you touch first. You may not cut or tear the piece of paper. Your…
4
Get the most digestive biscuits through a sieve
Get the most digestive biscuits through a sieve. You have two minutes to plan, and six minutes to complete the task. Your time starts now.
5 · Live task
Write all of the colours in different colours
Write the names of all of your colours in different colours. You must not write the name of a colour in that colour, or use the same colour…
Play this episode at home
All 5 tasks can be played at home, about 45 minutes of play.
You’ll need
- anything from around the house
- mug
- water or squash
- assorted paper
- digestive biscuits
- sieve
- bowl
- coloured pens
- paper
- gloves
Prepare beforehand
- Make and throw a paper aeroplane: Lay out different kinds of paper: printer paper, newspaper, card, tissue.
Changes for playing at home
- Deliver a medium mocha to Mike's mate Mark: Use a mug of water or squash instead of a hot drink; deliver it to someone at the far end of the garden without stepping on the lawn.
- Make and throw a paper aeroplane: Launch from a line on the floor instead of out of a window.