Outdoor and Adventure - Lesson 2

Year 6 students are set to embark on the second lesson in their Outdoor and Adventure series, focusing on teamwork and problem-solving. The session's objectives are for the pupils to feel at ease while interacting in a group and finding solutions to complete various tasks. They will be judged on their ability to listen and communicate effectively as a team, as well as their ongoing problem-solving abilities. Key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms such as 'teamwork', 'communication', 'problem solving', 'interacting', and 'instructions'. To facilitate the activities, a range of equipment is required, including cones, hoops, beanbags, balls, hockey sticks, boxes, ropes, planks, pipes with holes, plastic boxes for water, large measuring jugs, benches, and number cards. The lesson begins with a warm-up game called 'Hunt The Ball 2', where pupils work in teams to collect number cards from under cones and accrue points.

The main body of the lesson consists of a series of team-building circuits that continue from the warm-up. Students remain in their four teams and take on challenges such as 'Over The Fence', where they must navigate over a barrier using a plank and lifting techniques without touching the fence. In 'Water Transfer', teams race to move water from one container to another using a perforated pipe, trying to prevent spillage. The 'Tower Build' activity requires pupils to transport equipment across using benches and then construct the tallest possible tower. Finally, 'Transport The Stick' challenges students to move a hockey stick to a finish line by each touching it with only one finger. The lesson concludes with a cool-down exercise where teams use their bodies to form numbers on the teacher's command. These activities are designed to enhance the pupils' ability to plan, listen, and remain positive while working towards a common goal.