Strategic Thinking: Treasure Games
Invasion Games
•Year 1
•6 Lessons
This foundational unit introduces Year 1 students to the basic principles of attack and defence through playful treasure-themed games and activities. The emphasis is on developing tactical awareness and decision-making skills in a supportive, game-based environment where students learn to think strategically about movement, space, and teamwork whilst building confidence in competitive situations.
Lessons in This Unit
6 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we move cleverly to avoid defenders and succeed in attacking games?
Key Objectives:
- • Understand what 'attacking' means in games and sport
- • Learn to move into spaces to avoid defenders
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can I move cleverly to avoid defenders and collect treasure safely?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply simple attacking principles in game situations
- • To understand when and why we attack during games
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can defenders work together to protect their territory and prevent attackers from scoring?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand what defending means in sport and games
- • To learn basic defensive strategies such as positioning and movement
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can defenders work together to protect their treasure and stop attackers from winning?
Key Objectives:
- • To apply simple defending principles in game situations
- • To understand the role and responsibilities of a defender
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we make smart decisions when attacking to score more points?
Key Objectives:
- • To consolidate students' understanding of when, where and why to attack in games
- • To develop decision-making skills in competitive situations
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we become brilliant defenders who protect our treasure from attackers?
Key Objectives:
- • To consolidate understanding of defending roles and responsibilities
- • To apply defensive strategies effectively in game situations