Social Skills & Cooperation
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Year 1
•8 Lessons
This unit builds essential social and communication skills through carefully structured movement activities that progress from individual listening to collaborative problem-solving. Year 1 students develop confidence in expressing themselves, taking turns, and supporting others whilst engaging in purposeful physical challenges. The unit recognises that these foundational life skills are best learned through enjoyable, active experiences that feel like play rather than formal instruction.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we become better listeners and followers to work together as a team?
Key Objectives:
- • To listen carefully to and follow instructions accurately
- • To demonstrate active listening skills during physical activities
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can working together help us solve challenges that seem impossible alone?
Key Objectives:
- • To cooperate and communicate effectively with a partner to solve physical challenges
- • To develop listening skills and follow instructions accurately
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we work together fairly by taking turns and helping our team succeed?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to take turns when working in a small group
- • To develop listening skills and follow instructions in team activities
Lesson 4
Big Question:
What makes someone a great teammate and how can we help each other succeed?
Key Objectives:
- • To understand what teamwork means and identify qualities of good teammates
- • To develop cooperative skills through parachute and group activities
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use words and actions to help our partners succeed?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop clear verbal communication skills with partners
- • To understand the importance of listening carefully to instructions
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we use our voices and actions to help our team work together?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop communication skills to lead a partner effectively
- • To demonstrate listening skills when following instructions from others
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we work together to solve problems and achieve our goals?
Key Objectives:
- • To plan with a partner and small group to solve problems effectively
- • To listen to others and share ideas constructively
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we work together as a team to solve challenges using clear communication?
Key Objectives:
- • To communicate clearly with team members during problem-solving activities
- • To listen actively to others' ideas and suggestions