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Lesson 8 - Map Reading and Team Coordination

Trust & Communication Skills

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Year 2

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Outdoor Adventurous Activities

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Big Question

How can we work together effectively to solve challenges and follow instructions?

Learning Objectives

To be able to copy a basic map and follow visual instructions
To work effectively in small groups using clear communication
To be able to plan and distribute roles within a team

Key Outcomes

Students will successfully interpret visual maps and recreate patterns
Students will demonstrate effective teamwork through coordinated movement
Students will show improved communication skills through role assignment

Equipment & Resources Required

Balls

42 total (14 blue, 14 green, 14 red)

Scattered randomly around central area for collection activities

Alternative: Bean bags, foam blocks, or coloured scarves

Cones

56 total (14 each of blue, green, red, yellow)

Mixed throughout equipment collection zone

Alternative: Coloured markers, laminated cards, or spots

Hoops

One per team around perimeter of space

Alternative: Rope circles, marked spaces, or buckets

Ropes

Available for extension activities

Alternative: Long ribbons or rope pieces

Tennis Balls

Scattered with other equipment for collection

Alternative: Foam balls or bean bags

Clues Document

5 different face cards

Laminated A4 cards showing equipment patterns

Alternative: Hand-drawn maps or digital displays

Key Vocabulary

Communication

Sharing ideas and information clearly with others

Coordination

Working together in an organised way

Strategy

A plan for achieving something

Pattern

A repeated design or arrangement

Role

A job or responsibility within a team

Skill Progression Pathway

Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going

Prior Learning

Basic understanding of following simple instructions
Experience working in pairs
Familiarity with basic PE equipment

Current Skills

Following complex visual maps and patterns
Coordinated group movement while maintaining contact
Role assignment and team planning
Reflective communication about teamwork

Next Steps

Creating own maps and challenges for other teams
Leading larger groups through complex tasks
Problem-solving with multiple solution pathways

Milestone Indicators

Can accurately recreate 3+ face patterns from maps

Maintains hand contact throughout collection activities

Demonstrates clear role assignment within team

Shows evidence of planning before action

Key Teaching Points

Communication must be clear and specific for teams to succeed
Planning before action leads to more efficient and successful outcomes
Everyone in the team has an important role and contribution to make
Maintaining physical contact while moving requires coordination and trust
Maps and patterns require careful observation and attention to detail
Reflection helps teams improve their performance in future challenges
Teamwork skills from PE transfer to many other areas of life

Common Misconceptions

Thinking that talking more equals better communication - quality matters more than quantity
Believing that the fastest team always wins - accuracy and coordination are more important
Assuming one person should make all decisions - successful teams involve everyone
Thinking patterns are easy to copy - careful observation and planning are essential
Believing physical contact activities are just for fun - they develop real coordination skills

SEN Adaptations

ADHD

Use shorter activity bursts, provide clear role boundaries, give frequent positive feedback for focus

dyspraxia

Simplify coordination requirements, provide extra practice time, use larger equipment for easier handling

autism spectrum

Provide clear visual schedules, allow processing time between instructions, create quiet space if overwhelmed

visual impairment

Use bright, high-contrast equipment, provide verbal descriptions of maps, assign sighted buddy for navigation

hearing impairment

Use visual signals and gestures, ensure face-to-face communication, provide written map instructions

physical disability

Adapt chain formation for wheelchair users, provide alternative equipment handling methods, modify collection rules

Cross-Curricular Links

English

Following written instructions, developing vocabulary, speaking and listening skills in group discussions

Maths

Counting equipment accurately, recognising patterns and shapes, understanding spatial relationships and positioning

Science

Understanding forces and movement when coordinating as a group, exploring how communication helps coordination

PSHE

Building relationships, working cooperatively, developing empathy and understanding different roles in teams

Teacher Guidance

Positioning

Central position during warm-up, move between teams during activities, corner position for overview during face mapping

Observation Focus

Watch for communication quality, safe movement, inclusive behaviour, and accurate pattern recreation

Intervention Points

Step in if teams struggle with role assignment, safety concerns arise, or exclusion occurs

Demonstration Notes

Demonstrate: Hand-holding technique, clear communication voice, map reading with finger pointing, role assignment gestures

Verbal Cues

•'Talk to your team!'
•'Check your map again!'
•'How can you help your teammate?'
•'What's your plan?'

Safety Considerations

Space & Surface Requirements

Space Requirements

Large indoor hall minimum 15m x 10m or outdoor playground with clear boundaries

Surface Check

Even, non-slip surface free from obstacles and hazards

Equipment Safety

Safety Checks

•Check beanbags are securely filled with no tears
•Ensure cones have no sharp edges or cracks
•Verify hoops are complete circles with no breaks
•Tennis balls properly inflated and clean

Risk Management

Key Risks

•Tripping while holding hands in chains
•Collisions during equipment collection
•Slipping on scattered equipment
•Pinching fingers in hand-holding

Risk Mitigation

•Clear movement boundaries established
•Teach safe hand-holding technique
•Ensure adequate spacing between teams
•Regular equipment collection to prevent scatter

Supervision & Emergency Procedures

Supervision Points

•Position to see all teams during chain activities
•Monitor hand-holding technique for safety
•Watch for inclusive behaviour and support

Emergency Procedures

Stop activity immediately if injury occurs, assess need for first aid, clear equipment from area if necessary