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This unit develops Year 5 students' ability to communicate effectively under pressure whilst applying tactical thinking to solve complex team challenges. The focus shifts from basic outdoor activities to sophisticated problem-solving scenarios that mirror real-world leadership situations. Through progressive team-based challenges, students learn that successful outcomes depend not just on individual skills, but on clear communication, strategic planning, and adaptive leadership.

Lessons in This Unit

6 lessons in this unit

Lesson 1

Creating and Applying Simple Tactics
45 min

Big Question:

How can we work as a team to create and apply winning tactics?

Key Objectives:

  • • To understand what makes an effective team and the characteristics of effective team members
  • • To learn how to create and apply simple tactics in competitive situations

Lesson 2

Leadership and Team Communication
45 min

Big Question:

What makes an effective leader and how do they build successful teams through clear communication?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop the qualities required to lead a team effectively
  • • To understand the characteristics of effective team communication

Lesson 3

Team Communication Through Rock, Paper, Scissors
45 min

Big Question:

How can effective communication transform a team's performance and success?

Key Objectives:

  • • Understand and demonstrate the key characteristics of effective team communication
  • • Develop and practice different methods of team communication and decision-making

Lesson 4

Team Communication and Code Breaking
45 min

Big Question:

How can effective communication and collaboration help teams solve complex challenges together?

Key Objectives:

  • • Develop students' ability to communicate clearly and effectively within their team
  • • Learn to solve problems through collaborative teamwork and strategic thinking

Lesson 5

Team Communication and Tactical Problem Solving
1h

Big Question:

How can clear communication and tactical thinking help teams overcome complex challenges together?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop effective communication skills within a team environment
  • • To create and implement simple tactical approaches to problem-solving challenges

Lesson 6

Communication and Tactics for Team Success
1h

Big Question:

How can clear communication and tactical thinking help teams achieve success together?

Key Objectives:

  • • To develop effective communication skills within team situations
  • • To create and apply simple attacking and defending tactics collaboratively