What is a Helium Stick?
Helium stick (aka magic cane, magic stick, lighter than air, Let go my ego) is a very simple, but powerful activity that helps a group to explore what to do when things don’t go quite as well as intended!
How does a Helium Stick Work?
HOW DOES IT WORK? The stick does not contain helium. The secret is that the collective upwards pressure created by everyone’s fingers tends to be greater than the weight of the Helium Stick. As a result, the more a group tries, the more the stick tends to ‘float’ upwards.
What is the human knot activity?
What is the Human Knot? The Human Knot is a team activity that requires group members to form a circle, grab two opposite participants’ hands, and then untangle the resulting jumble without ever loosening the grip.
How do you undo the human knot?
Untie your knot Players can step over, under, or through the linked hands – but they must not let go of each other’s hands. The person running the game can ‘cut the rope’ twice. This allows two players to drop hands to complete one move. After this move, they must rejoin hands.
What is the purpose of the human knot game?
The purpose of the human knot puzzle is to gain team building skills, problem solving skills, and communication skills among a group of people and onto the individuals participating.
How many people can do human knot?
Human Knot Game: The Basics This activity works best when played with at least 7-10 people, and can work with a group as large as 200. The game can be played either outdoors or indoors.
What is the catch on the helium stick?
The catch: Each person’s fingers must be in contact with the Helium Stick at all times. Pinching or grabbing the pole in not allowed – it must rest on top of fingers. Reiterate to the group that if anyone’s finger is caught not touching the Helium Stick, the task will be restarted. Let the task begin….
How do you use a helium stick in a sentence?
Introduce the Helium Stick. Ask participants to point their index fingers and hold their arms out. Lay the Helium Stick down on their fingers. Get the group to adjust their finger heights until the Helium Stick is horizontal and everyone’s index fingers are touching the stick. Explain that the challenge is to lower the Helium Stick to the ground.
Does the hockey stick contain helium?
The stick does not contain helium. The secret is that the collective upwards pressure created by everyone’s fingers tends to be greater than the weight of the stick. As a result, the more a group tries, the more the stick tends to ‘float’ upwards.
What are the methods of facilitation in the study of helium?
Facilitation Line up in two rows which face each other. Introduce the Helium Stick‐ a long, thin, lightweight rod. Ask participants to point their index fingers and hold their arms out. Lay the Helium Stick down on their fingers.