Trust & Communication Skills
Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Year 2
•8 Lessons
This unit develops Year 2 students' collaboration skills through progressive teamwork challenges that build from simple partner work to complex group problem-solving. The emphasis is on communication, trust-building, and collective achievement rather than individual performance, creating a supportive environment where all students can contribute meaningfully to team success.
Lessons in This Unit
8 lessons in this unit
Lesson 1
Big Question:
How can we work together and follow instructions to achieve our goals?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop the ability to follow instructions accurately and immediately
- • To work cooperatively with a partner and begin working effectively in small groups
Lesson 2
Big Question:
How can we work together to solve challenges more effectively than working alone?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop effective partnership and negotiation skills through collaborative challenges
- • To practice following instructions and sharing ideas constructively
Lesson 3
Big Question:
How can we work together as a team to solve challenges and support each other?
Key Objectives:
- • To explore teamwork skills in a small group setting
- • To develop communication skills within team challenges
Lesson 4
Big Question:
How can we work together to solve challenges and support each other as a team?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to solve problems as a team
- • To plan for the best solution to challenges
Lesson 5
Big Question:
How can we use our voices to help others succeed when they cannot see?
Key Objectives:
- • To communicate effectively using clear verbal instructions
- • To develop trust and teamwork through guided activities
Lesson 6
Big Question:
How can we work together as a team to solve problems and support each other?
Key Objectives:
- • To develop skills in interacting positively within a group setting
- • To work collaboratively to solve problems and overcome challenges
Lesson 7
Big Question:
How can we work together to solve challenges and achieve our goals?
Key Objectives:
- • To communicate effectively with a partner and small group to solve problems
- • To be able to discuss, interact and plan collaboratively
Lesson 8
Big Question:
How can we work together effectively to solve challenges and follow instructions?
Key Objectives:
- • To be able to copy a basic map and follow visual instructions
- • To work effectively in small groups using clear communication