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Trust in Navigation

Outdoor Adventurous Activities

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Year 3

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6 Lessons

This unit develops Year 3 students' communication, teamwork and navigation skills through progressive outdoor challenges that build from basic map reading to advanced trust-based leadership activities. The focus is on creating a supportive learning environment where students develop confidence in both leading and following, whilst mastering fundamental orienteering concepts through hands-on problem-solving experiences.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Team Communication Skills

45 min

Big Question:

How can effective communication and teamwork help us solve challenges together?

Key Objectives:

• To work effectively as part of a team using clear communication
• To develop problem-solving skills through physical challenges

Lesson 2

Map Symbols and Orienteering Tasks

45 min

Big Question:

How can symbols help us understand and navigate the world around us?

Key Objectives:

• To identify and interpret basic symbols on maps
• To complete tasks using symbols and maps effectively

Lesson 3

Map Reading and Route Creation

1h 3min

Big Question:

How can we create clear maps that help others navigate safely through challenges?

Key Objectives:

• Read and follow basic maps with confidence using key symbols
• Create accurate route maps for others to follow safely

Lesson 4

Teamwork and Problem Solving

45 min

Big Question:

How can we achieve more by working together than we can alone?

Key Objectives:

• To respond effectively to problems in a group situation through cooperation and communication
• To identify what worked well and what needs improvement when working as a team

Lesson 5

Communication and Challenge

45 min

Big Question:

How can we work together to overcome challenges using clear communication?

Key Objectives: