Progressive Problem-Solving
•Year 3
•Outdoor Adventurous Activities
•Place benches in different areas of hall with adequate spacing
Alternative: Long low balance beams, sturdy wooden planks
Stack mats near equipment area for team selection
Alternative: Yoga mats, carpet tiles, foam pads
Mark river banks and challenge boundaries clearly
Alternative: Bean bags, hoops as boundary markers
Visible to all teams for timing challenges
Alternative: Smartphone timer, wall clock with second hand
Working together effectively towards a shared goal
A planned approach or method to solve a problem
Taking care of others and being accountable for team success
Sharing ideas clearly and listening to others
Guiding and inspiring others to achieve their best
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Speaking and listening skills, giving clear instructions, descriptive language for reflection and feedback
Forces and balance, centre of gravity concepts, friction between surfaces and equipment
Cooperation and collaboration, responsibility for others, communication skills, resilience and perseverance
Move between teams but maintain overview of all groups, position to quickly spot safety issues or team conflicts
Watch for emerging leadership, inclusive participation, strategic thinking development, and physical safety throughout
Step in only for safety issues or if teams become completely stuck - encourage problem-solving rather than providing solutions
Model positive team language and inclusive behaviour, demonstrate safety procedures clearly, show enthusiasm for teamwork process over task completion
Minimum 15m x 20m clear space with non-slip surface for equipment placement and movement
Dry, level surface with adequate grip for safe equipment use and movement
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess and provide appropriate first aid, ensure safe area for injured student away from ongoing activity
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