This unit develops Year 3 students' communication skills and tactical thinking through progressively challenging outdoor and adventurous activities. The focus is on building trust, leadership qualities, and collaborative problem-solving whilst fostering resilience and confidence in unfamiliar situations. Through themed challenges that simulate real-world adventure scenarios, students learn to communicate effectively under pressure and develop strategic thinking skills that transfer across all areas of learning.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Communication and Tactics
45 min

Big Question:

What makes a team unstoppable when they work together?

Key Objectives:

  • To understand the characteristics of an effective team
  • To create and apply simple tactics in team games

Lesson 2

Team Leadership Skills
45 min

Big Question:

What makes a team leader truly effective and how do we build trust through clear communication?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop effective leadership qualities including clear communication and decision-making
  • To understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving shared goals

Lesson 3

Team Communication and Tactics
45 min

Big Question:

How does effective communication help teams work together to solve challenges?

Key Objectives:

  • To understand the characteristics of effective team communication
  • To develop different methods of communicating within a team

Lesson 4

Communication and Code Breaking
45 min

Big Question:

How can we communicate effectively without speaking to solve problems as a team?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop effective communication skills within a team setting
  • To learn problem-solving strategies through collaboration

Lesson 5

Island Hopping Teamwork
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together like explorers to overcome challenges and reach our destination safely?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop effective communication skills within a team setting
  • To understand individual roles and responsibilities in collaborative challenges

Lesson 6

Tactical Team Communication
1h

Big Question:

How can clear communication and tactical thinking help our team succeed in competitive challenges?

Key Objectives:

  • To develop effective communication skills within a team environment
  • To create and apply simple attacking and defending tactics