Toxic Waste Transfer
Requires the group to transport objects across an open space without directly touching the objects or their container.  The group will manipulate a bucket filled with small objects using ropes attached to the bucket.

Description

After forming a circle around the 5-gallon bucket and holding the ends of the ropes attached to the bucket.  The group will transport the bucket from one location to another.  When they reach the location, they will be required to transfer some of the contents of the bucket into the other container.  If something is spilled (toxic waste) then the team must choose a member of the team to dress in protective clothing, remove the contents, come back, remove the protective clothing, and then the team goes again.  Each time there is a spill, a new new team member is the toxic waste expert.


Equipment

5-gallon bucket (attach 10-12 ropes, 8 feet or more in length by drilling holes in the bucket)
5-gallon bucketto transfer material into
protective clothing

Rules

1.  If the toxic waster bucket touches the floor, the entire group must start over.
2.  Students without protective clothing may not touch the toxic waste.
3.  No last names or put-downs may be used.

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